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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,145.48, 1,058,674.86 and 427,577.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,145.48, 1,058,674.86 and 427,577.28 is: 590,064.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,145.48 : 1,058,674.86 = 427,577.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,145.48/1,058,674.86 = 427,577.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,145.48x = 1,058,674.86 × 427,577.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,145.48x = 452,665,317,043.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,665,317,043.18/767,145.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,064.50

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