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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,007, 1,058,474.88 and 427,497.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,007, 1,058,474.88 and 427,497.12 is: 589,948.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,007 : 1,058,474.88 = 427,497.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,007/1,058,474.88 = 427,497.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,007x = 1,058,474.88 × 427,497.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,007x = 452,494,962,792.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,494,962,792.35/767,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,948.94

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