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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,588.09, 1,051,414.05 and 558,284.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,588.09, 1,051,414.05 and 558,284.32 is: 769,731.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,588.09 : 1,051,414.05 = 558,284.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,588.09/1,051,414.05 = 558,284.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,588.09x = 1,051,414.05 × 558,284.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,588.09x = 586,987,981,350.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,987,981,350.53/762,588.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,731.38

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