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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,926.80, 1,058,405.24 and 422,762.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,926.80, 1,058,405.24 and 422,762.28 is: 583,437.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,926.80 : 1,058,405.24 = 422,762.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,926.80/1,058,405.24 = 422,762.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,926.80x = 1,058,405.24 × 422,762.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,926.80x = 447,453,812,426.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,453,812,426.35/766,926.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,437.44

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