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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,640.53, 1,050,423.62 and 568,425.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,640.53, 1,050,423.62 and 568,425.84 is: 782,921.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,640.53 : 1,050,423.62 = 568,425.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,640.53/1,050,423.62 = 568,425.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,640.53x = 1,050,423.62 × 568,425.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,640.53x = 597,087,925,712.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,087,925,712.21/762,640.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,921.84

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