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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,266, 1,076,767.08 and 422,570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,266, 1,076,767.08 and 422,570 is: 583,146.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,266 : 1,076,767.08 = 422,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,266/1,076,767.08 = 422,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,266x = 1,076,767.08 × 422,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,266x = 455,009,464,995.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,009,464,995.60/780,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,146.60

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