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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,601.96, 1,050,992.82 and 422,062.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,601.96, 1,050,992.82 and 422,062.92 is: 582,436.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,601.96 : 1,050,992.82 = 422,062.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,601.96/1,050,992.82 = 422,062.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,601.96x = 1,050,992.82 × 422,062.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,601.96x = 443,585,098,508.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,585,098,508.23/761,601.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,436.92

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