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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,292.40, 1,052,028.12 and 422,870

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,292.40, 1,052,028.12 and 422,870 is: 583,596.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,292.40 : 1,052,028.12 = 422,870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,292.40/1,052,028.12 = 422,870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,292.40x = 1,052,028.12 × 422,870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,292.40x = 444,871,131,104.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,871,131,104.40/762,292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,596.44

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