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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,626, 1,051,043.88 and 422,116.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,626, 1,051,043.88 and 422,116.12 is: 582,520.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,626 : 1,051,043.88 = 422,116.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,626/1,051,043.88 = 422,116.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,626x = 1,051,043.88 × 422,116.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,626x = 443,662,564,575.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,662,564,575.35/761,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,520.25

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