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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,562.77, 1,052,337.60 and 423,031.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,562.77, 1,052,337.60 and 423,031.02 is: 583,783.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,562.77 : 1,052,337.60 = 423,031.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,562.77/1,052,337.60 = 423,031.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,562.77x = 1,052,337.60 × 423,031.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,562.77x = 445,171,448,312.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,171,448,312.35/762,562.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,783.35

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