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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,870.65, 1,058,342.40 and 422,767.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,870.65, 1,058,342.40 and 422,767.73 is: 583,453.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,870.65 : 1,058,342.40 = 422,767.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,870.65/1,058,342.40 = 422,767.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,870.65x = 1,058,342.40 × 422,767.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,870.65x = 447,433,016,656.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,433,016,656.61/766,870.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,453.05

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