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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,222.52, 1,050,472.62 and 421,693.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,222.52, 1,050,472.62 and 421,693.56 is: 581,929.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,222.52 : 1,050,472.62 = 421,693.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,222.52/1,050,472.62 = 421,693.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,222.52x = 1,050,472.62 × 421,693.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,222.52x = 442,977,538,810.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,977,538,810.33/761,222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,929.10

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