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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,680.58, 1,052,499.33 and 423,148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,680.58, 1,052,499.33 and 423,148.02 is: 583,944.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,680.58 : 1,052,499.33 = 423,148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,680.58/1,052,499.33 = 423,148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,680.58x = 1,052,499.33 × 423,148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,680.58x = 445,363,007,540.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,363,007,540.83/762,680.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,944.34

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