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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,139, 1,058,665.72 and 427,570.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,139, 1,058,665.72 and 427,570.80 is: 590,055.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,139 : 1,058,665.72 = 427,570.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,139/1,058,665.72 = 427,570.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,139x = 1,058,665.72 × 427,570.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,139x = 452,654,548,832.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,654,548,832.98/767,139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,055.45

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