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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,596.60, 1,051,425.78 and 558,292.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,596.60, 1,051,425.78 and 558,292.82 is: 769,743.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,596.60 : 1,051,425.78 = 558,292.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,596.60/1,051,425.78 = 558,292.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,596.60x = 1,051,425.78 × 558,292.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,596.60x = 587,003,463,736.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,003,463,736.90/762,596.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,743.09

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