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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,383.76, 1,052,215.56 and 422,961.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,383.76, 1,052,215.56 and 422,961.36 is: 583,756.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,383.76 : 1,052,215.56 = 422,961.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,383.76/1,052,215.56 = 422,961.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,383.76x = 1,052,215.56 × 422,961.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,383.76x = 445,046,524,270.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,046,524,270.76/762,383.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,756.56

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