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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,641.96, 1,052,446.23 and 423,110.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,641.96, 1,052,446.23 and 423,110.21 is: 583,892.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,641.96 : 1,052,446.23 = 423,110.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,641.96/1,052,446.23 = 423,110.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,641.96x = 1,052,446.23 × 423,110.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,641.96x = 445,300,740,126.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,300,740,126.78/762,641.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,892.27

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