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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,596.56, 1,051,037.64 and 422,042.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,596.56, 1,051,037.64 and 422,042.94 is: 582,438.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,596.56 : 1,051,037.64 = 422,042.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,596.56/1,051,037.64 = 422,042.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,596.56x = 1,051,037.64 × 422,042.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,596.56x = 443,583,015,636.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,583,015,636.26/761,596.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,438.31

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