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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,249.69, 1,051,952.47 and 422,717.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,249.69, 1,051,952.47 and 422,717.94 is: 583,377.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,249.69 : 1,051,952.47 = 422,717.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,249.69/1,051,952.47 = 422,717.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,249.69x = 1,051,952.47 × 422,717.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,249.69x = 444,679,180,039.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,679,180,039.52/762,249.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,377.32

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