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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,593.59, 1,051,421.63 and 558,289.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,593.59, 1,051,421.63 and 558,289.81 is: 769,738.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,593.59 : 1,051,421.63 = 558,289.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,593.59/1,051,421.63 = 558,289.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,593.59x = 1,051,421.63 × 558,289.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,593.59x = 586,997,982,042.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,997,982,042.59/762,593.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,738.94

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