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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,519.68, 1,050,870.72 and 422,019.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,519.68, 1,050,870.72 and 422,019.52 is: 582,372.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,519.68 : 1,050,870.72 = 422,019.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,519.68/1,050,870.72 = 422,019.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,519.68x = 1,050,870.72 × 422,019.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,519.68x = 443,487,956,836.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,487,956,836.45/761,519.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,372.29

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