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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,139.48, 1,058,666.58 and 427,571.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,139.48, 1,058,666.58 and 427,571.28 is: 590,056.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,139.48 : 1,058,666.58 = 427,571.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,139.48/1,058,666.58 = 427,571.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,139.48x = 1,058,666.58 × 427,571.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,139.48x = 452,655,424,703.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,655,424,703.82/767,139.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,056.22

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