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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,372.76, 1,052,200.38 and 422,950.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,372.76, 1,052,200.38 and 422,950.36 is: 583,741.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,372.76 : 1,052,200.38 = 422,950.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,372.76/1,052,200.38 = 422,950.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,372.76x = 1,052,200.38 × 422,950.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,372.76x = 445,028,529,513.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,028,529,513.14/762,372.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,741.38

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