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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,962.56, 1,050,126.03 and 429,782.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,962.56, 1,050,126.03 and 429,782.22 is: 593,098.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,962.56 : 1,050,126.03 = 429,782.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,962.56/1,050,126.03 = 429,782.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,962.56x = 1,050,126.03 × 429,782.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,962.56x = 451,325,496,453.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,325,496,453.19/760,962.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,098.17

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