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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,341.44, 1,058,931.84 and 427,802.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,341.44, 1,058,931.84 and 427,802.88 is: 590,368.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,341.44 : 1,058,931.84 = 427,802.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,341.44/1,058,931.84 = 427,802.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,341.44x = 1,058,931.84 × 427,802.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,341.44x = 453,014,090,875.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,014,090,875.70/767,341.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,368.34

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