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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,221, 1,062,823.21 and 426,002.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,221, 1,062,823.21 and 426,002.23 is: 587,837.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,221 : 1,062,823.21 = 426,002.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,221/1,062,823.21 = 426,002.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,221x = 1,062,823.21 × 426,002.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,221x = 452,765,057,555.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,765,057,555.76/770,221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,837.85

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