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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,450.52, 1,052,182.76 and 422,918.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,450.52, 1,052,182.76 and 422,918.76 is: 583,628.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,450.52 : 1,052,182.76 = 422,918.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,450.52/1,052,182.76 = 422,918.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,450.52x = 1,052,182.76 × 422,918.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,450.52x = 444,987,828,152.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,987,828,152.58/762,450.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,628.47

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