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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,738.53, 1,051,199.33 and 422,206.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,738.53, 1,051,199.33 and 422,206.78 is: 582,645.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,738.53 : 1,051,199.33 = 422,206.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,738.53/1,051,199.33 = 422,206.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,738.53x = 1,051,199.33 × 422,206.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,738.53x = 443,823,483,460.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,823,483,460.42/761,738.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,645.44

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