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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,111.84, 1,051,720.56 and 422,585.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,111.84, 1,051,720.56 and 422,585.76 is: 583,171.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,111.84 : 1,051,720.56 = 422,585.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,111.84/1,051,720.56 = 422,585.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,111.84x = 1,051,720.56 × 422,585.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,111.84x = 444,442,132,155.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,442,132,155.23/762,111.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,171.80

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