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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,032.82, 1,058,541.54 and 427,503.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,032.82, 1,058,541.54 and 427,503.50 is: 589,975.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,032.82 : 1,058,541.54 = 427,503.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,032.82/1,058,541.54 = 427,503.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,032.82x = 1,058,541.54 × 427,503.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,032.82x = 452,530,213,245.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,530,213,245.39/767,032.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,975.03

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