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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,855.04, 1,051,289.28 and 422,294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,855.04, 1,051,289.28 and 422,294.40 is: 582,727.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,855.04 : 1,051,289.28 = 422,294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,855.04/1,051,289.28 = 422,294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,855.04x = 1,051,289.28 × 422,294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,855.04x = 443,953,575,724.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,953,575,724.03/761,855.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,727.10

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