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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,917.92, 1,051,448.21 and 422,386.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,917.92, 1,051,448.21 and 422,386.17 is: 582,893.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,917.92 : 1,051,448.21 = 422,386.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,917.92/1,051,448.21 = 422,386.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,917.92x = 1,051,448.21 × 422,386.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,917.92x = 444,117,182,375.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,117,182,375.26/761,917.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,893.74

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