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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,089.58, 1,051,731 and 422,557.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,089.58, 1,051,731 and 422,557.83 is: 583,156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,089.58 : 1,051,731 = 422,557.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,089.58/1,051,731 = 422,557.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,089.58x = 1,051,731 × 422,557.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,089.58x = 444,417,169,103.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,417,169,103.73/762,089.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,156.08

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