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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,594.86, 1,052,382.12 and 423,063.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,594.86, 1,052,382.12 and 423,063.02 is: 583,827.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,594.86 : 1,052,382.12 = 423,063.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,594.86/1,052,382.12 = 423,063.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,594.86x = 1,052,382.12 × 423,063.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,594.86x = 445,223,957,881.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,223,957,881.20/762,594.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,827.64

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