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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,874.84, 1,058,294.69 and 422,724.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,874.84, 1,058,294.69 and 422,724.07 is: 583,363.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,874.84 : 1,058,294.69 = 422,724.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,874.84/1,058,294.69 = 422,724.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,874.84x = 1,058,294.69 × 422,724.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,874.84x = 447,366,638,616.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,366,638,616.19/766,874.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,363.30

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