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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,261.66, 1,051,894.64 and 422,761.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,261.66, 1,051,894.64 and 422,761.50 is: 583,396.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,261.66 : 1,051,894.64 = 422,761.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,261.66/1,051,894.64 = 422,761.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,261.66x = 1,051,894.64 × 422,761.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,261.66x = 444,700,556,905.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,700,556,905.26/762,261.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,396.20

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