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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,417.64, 1,052,128.74 and 422,877.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,417.64, 1,052,128.74 and 422,877.16 is: 583,566.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,417.64 : 1,052,128.74 = 422,877.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,417.64/1,052,128.74 = 422,877.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,417.64x = 1,052,128.74 × 422,877.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,417.64x = 444,921,213,525.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,921,213,525.58/762,417.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,566.26

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