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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,662.87, 1,052,967.78 and 472,582.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,662.87, 1,052,967.78 and 472,582.26 is: 652,469.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,662.87 : 1,052,967.78 = 472,582.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,662.87/1,052,967.78 = 472,582.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,662.87x = 1,052,967.78 × 472,582.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,662.87x = 497,613,893,179.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,613,893,179.58/762,662.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,469.02

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