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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,296.94, 1,052,017.67 and 422,765.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,296.94, 1,052,017.67 and 422,765.19 is: 583,442.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,296.94 : 1,052,017.67 = 422,765.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,296.94/1,052,017.67 = 422,765.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,296.94x = 1,052,017.67 × 422,765.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,296.94x = 444,756,451,197.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,756,451,197.82/762,296.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,442.52

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