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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,637.12, 1,052,565.12 and 423,214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,637.12, 1,052,565.12 and 423,214.72 is: 584,106.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,637.12 : 1,052,565.12 = 423,214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,637.12/1,052,565.12 = 423,214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,637.12x = 1,052,565.12 × 423,214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,637.12x = 445,461,052,542.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,461,052,542.57/762,637.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,106.18

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