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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,199, 1,058,734.69 and 427,667.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,199, 1,058,734.69 and 427,667.25 is: 590,180.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,199 : 1,058,734.69 = 427,667.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,199/1,058,734.69 = 427,667.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,199x = 1,058,734.69 × 427,667.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,199x = 452,786,152,282.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,786,152,282.73/767,199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,180.84

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