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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,909.36, 1,058,313.72 and 427,368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,909.36, 1,058,313.72 and 427,368.88 is: 589,757.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,909.36 : 1,058,313.72 = 427,368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,909.36/1,058,313.72 = 427,368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,909.36x = 1,058,313.72 × 427,368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,909.36x = 452,290,349,205.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,290,349,205.03/766,909.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,757.24

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