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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,559.77, 1,052,333.46 and 423,028.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,559.77, 1,052,333.46 and 423,028.02 is: 583,779.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,559.77 : 1,052,333.46 = 423,028.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,559.77/1,052,333.46 = 423,028.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,559.77x = 1,052,333.46 × 423,028.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,559.77x = 445,166,539,963.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,166,539,963.55/762,559.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,779.21

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