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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,007.21, 1,058,505.98 and 427,477.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,007.21, 1,058,505.98 and 427,477.89 is: 589,939.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,007.21 : 1,058,505.98 = 427,477.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,007.21/1,058,505.98 = 427,477.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,007.21x = 1,058,505.98 × 427,477.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,007.21x = 452,487,902,882.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,487,902,882.78/767,007.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,939.57

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