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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,392, 1,052,105.88 and 422,861.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,392, 1,052,105.88 and 422,861.12 is: 583,551.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,392 : 1,052,105.88 = 422,861.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,392/1,052,105.88 = 422,861.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,392x = 1,052,105.88 × 422,861.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,392x = 444,894,670,775.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,894,670,775.39/762,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,551.07

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