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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,348.52, 1,052,014.26 and 422,848.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,348.52, 1,052,014.26 and 422,848.36 is: 583,515.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,348.52 : 1,052,014.26 = 422,848.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,348.52/1,052,014.26 = 422,848.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,348.52x = 1,052,014.26 × 422,848.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,348.52x = 444,842,504,537.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,842,504,537.61/762,348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,515.93

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