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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,569.02, 1,052,342.04 and 423,037.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,569.02, 1,052,342.04 and 423,037.27 is: 583,789.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,569.02 : 1,052,342.04 = 423,037.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,569.02/1,052,342.04 = 423,037.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,569.02x = 1,052,342.04 × 423,037.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,569.02x = 445,179,903,707.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,179,903,707.83/762,569.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,789.65

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