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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,928.12, 1,051,486.38 and 422,376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,928.12, 1,051,486.38 and 422,376.12 is: 582,893.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,928.12 : 1,051,486.38 = 422,376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,928.12/1,051,486.38 = 422,376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,928.12x = 1,051,486.38 × 422,376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,928.12x = 444,122,737,417.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,122,737,417.25/761,928.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,893.22

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