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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,307.52, 1,058,872.80 and 427,767.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,307.52, 1,058,872.80 and 427,767.04 is: 590,312.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,307.52 : 1,058,872.80 = 427,767.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,307.52/1,058,872.80 = 427,767.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,307.52x = 1,058,872.80 × 427,767.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,307.52x = 452,950,883,392.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,950,883,392.51/767,307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,312.06

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