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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,592.59, 1,051,420.25 and 558,288.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,592.59, 1,051,420.25 and 558,288.81 is: 769,737.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,592.59 : 1,051,420.25 = 558,288.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,592.59/1,051,420.25 = 558,288.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,592.59x = 1,051,420.25 × 558,288.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,592.59x = 586,996,161,578.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,996,161,578.13/762,592.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,737.56

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