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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,039.58, 1,058,521.47 and 422,887.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,039.58, 1,058,521.47 and 422,887.74 is: 583,588.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,039.58 : 1,058,521.47 = 422,887.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,039.58/1,058,521.47 = 422,887.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,039.58x = 1,058,521.47 × 422,887.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,039.58x = 447,635,752,189.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,635,752,189.78/767,039.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,588.86

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