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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,972.37, 1,051,569.03 and 422,440.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,972.37, 1,051,569.03 and 422,440.62 is: 582,994.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,972.37 : 1,051,569.03 = 422,440.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,972.37/1,051,569.03 = 422,440.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,972.37x = 1,051,569.03 × 422,440.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,972.37x = 444,225,473,006.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,225,473,006.00/761,972.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,994.20

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