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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,262.82, 1,062,880.38 and 426,044.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,262.82, 1,062,880.38 and 426,044.00 is: 587,895.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,262.82 : 1,062,880.38 = 426,044.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,262.82/1,062,880.38 = 426,044.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,262.82x = 1,062,880.38 × 426,044.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,262.82x = 452,833,811,273.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,833,811,273.92/770,262.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,895.20

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