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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,133.99, 1,058,606.42 and 427,536.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,133.99, 1,058,606.42 and 427,536.63 is: 589,979.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,133.99 : 1,058,606.42 = 427,536.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,133.99/1,058,606.42 = 427,536.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,133.99x = 1,058,606.42 × 427,536.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,133.99x = 452,593,019,165.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,593,019,165.48/767,133.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,979.10

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