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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,571.02, 1,052,344.80 and 423,039.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,571.02, 1,052,344.80 and 423,039.27 is: 583,792.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,571.02 : 1,052,344.80 = 423,039.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,571.02/1,052,344.80 = 423,039.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,571.02x = 1,052,344.80 × 423,039.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,571.02x = 445,183,175,980.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,183,175,980.30/762,571.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,792.41

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