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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,007.18, 1,058,505.94 and 427,477.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,007.18, 1,058,505.94 and 427,477.86 is: 589,939.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,007.18 : 1,058,505.94 = 427,477.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,007.18/1,058,505.94 = 427,477.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,007.18x = 1,058,505.94 × 427,477.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,007.18x = 452,487,848,735.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,487,848,735.96/767,007.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,939.53

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