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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,918.92, 1,051,449.59 and 422,387.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,918.92, 1,051,449.59 and 422,387.17 is: 582,895.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,918.92 : 1,051,449.59 = 422,387.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,918.92/1,051,449.59 = 422,387.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,918.92x = 1,051,449.59 × 422,387.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,918.92x = 444,118,816,717.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,118,816,717.76/761,918.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,895.12

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