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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,873.84, 1,058,293.31 and 422,723.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,873.84, 1,058,293.31 and 422,723.07 is: 583,361.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,873.84 : 1,058,293.31 = 422,723.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,873.84/1,058,293.31 = 422,723.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,873.84x = 1,058,293.31 × 422,723.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,873.84x = 447,364,990,881.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,364,990,881.45/766,873.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,361.91

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