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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,260.76, 1,051,883.82 and 422,721.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,260.76, 1,051,883.82 and 422,721.72 is: 583,335.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,260.76 : 1,051,883.82 = 422,721.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,260.76/1,051,883.82 = 422,721.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,260.76x = 1,051,883.82 × 422,721.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,260.76x = 444,654,137,630.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,654,137,630.57/762,260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,335.99

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