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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,139.89, 1,058,660.19 and 422,988.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,139.89, 1,058,660.19 and 422,988.17 is: 583,727.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,139.89 : 1,058,660.19 = 422,988.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,139.89/1,058,660.19 = 422,988.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,139.89x = 1,058,660.19 × 422,988.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,139.89x = 447,800,731,126.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,800,731,126.65/767,139.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,727.61

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