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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,019.36, 1,051,646.16 and 422,553.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,019.36, 1,051,646.16 and 422,553.76 is: 583,157.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,019.36 : 1,051,646.16 = 422,553.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,019.36/1,051,646.16 = 422,553.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,019.36x = 1,051,646.16 × 422,553.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,019.36x = 444,377,039,097.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,377,039,097.56/762,019.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,157.15

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