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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,624.34, 1,051,041.59 and 422,114.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,624.34, 1,051,041.59 and 422,114.46 is: 582,517.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,624.34 : 1,051,041.59 = 422,114.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,624.34/1,051,041.59 = 422,114.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,624.34x = 1,051,041.59 × 422,114.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,624.34x = 443,659,853,200.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,659,853,200.39/761,624.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,517.96

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