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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,307.40, 1,052,048.82 and 422,885

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,307.40, 1,052,048.82 and 422,885 is: 583,617.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,307.40 : 1,052,048.82 = 422,885 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,307.40/1,052,048.82 = 422,885/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,307.40x = 1,052,048.82 × 422,885
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,307.40x = 444,895,665,245.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,895,665,245.70/762,307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,617.14

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