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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,426.89, 1,052,141.50 and 422,886.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,426.89, 1,052,141.50 and 422,886.41 is: 583,579.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,426.89 : 1,052,141.50 = 422,886.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,426.89/1,052,141.50 = 422,886.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,426.89x = 1,052,141.50 × 422,886.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,426.89x = 444,936,341,747.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,936,341,747.02/762,426.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,579.03

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