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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,586.60, 1,051,031.34 and 422,047.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,586.60, 1,051,031.34 and 422,047.56 is: 582,448.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,586.60 : 1,051,031.34 = 422,047.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,586.60/1,051,031.34 = 422,047.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,586.60x = 1,051,031.34 × 422,047.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,586.60x = 443,585,212,530.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,585,212,530.53/761,586.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,448.81

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