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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,932.71, 1,058,318.70 and 422,749.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,932.71, 1,058,318.70 and 422,749.67 is: 583,367.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,932.71 : 1,058,318.70 = 422,749.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,932.71/1,058,318.70 = 422,749.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,932.71x = 1,058,318.70 × 422,749.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,932.71x = 447,403,881,179.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,403,881,179.83/766,932.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,367.84

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