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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,683.21, 1,052,502.96 and 423,150.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,683.21, 1,052,502.96 and 423,150.65 is: 583,947.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,683.21 : 1,052,502.96 = 423,150.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,683.21/1,052,502.96 = 423,150.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,683.21x = 1,052,502.96 × 423,150.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,683.21x = 445,367,304,272.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,367,304,272.66/762,683.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,947.96

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