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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,910.86, 1,058,315.79 and 427,370.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,910.86, 1,058,315.79 and 427,370.38 is: 589,759.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,910.86 : 1,058,315.79 = 427,370.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,910.86/1,058,315.79 = 427,370.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,910.86x = 1,058,315.79 × 427,370.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,910.86x = 452,292,821,332.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,292,821,332.30/766,910.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,759.31

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