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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,077.92, 1,058,572.44 and 427,567.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,077.92, 1,058,572.44 and 427,567.68 is: 590,046.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,077.92 : 1,058,572.44 = 427,567.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,077.92/1,058,572.44 = 427,567.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,077.92x = 1,058,572.44 × 427,567.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,077.92x = 452,611,362,282.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,611,362,282.74/767,077.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,046.14

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