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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,685.83, 1,052,506.58 and 423,153.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,685.83, 1,052,506.58 and 423,153.27 is: 583,951.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,685.83 : 1,052,506.58 = 423,153.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,685.83/1,052,506.58 = 423,153.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,685.83x = 1,052,506.58 × 423,153.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,685.83x = 445,371,598,907.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,371,598,907.75/762,685.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,951.58

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