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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,904.92, 1,051,430.27 and 422,373.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,904.92, 1,051,430.27 and 422,373.17 is: 582,875.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,904.92 : 1,051,430.27 = 422,373.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,904.92/1,051,430.27 = 422,373.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,904.92x = 1,051,430.27 × 422,373.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,904.92x = 444,095,928,804.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,095,928,804.84/761,904.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,875.79

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