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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,791.14, 1,052,651.76 and 423,314.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,791.14, 1,052,651.76 and 423,314.02 is: 584,173.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,791.14 : 1,052,651.76 = 423,314.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,791.14/1,052,651.76 = 423,314.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,791.14x = 1,052,651.76 × 423,314.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,791.14x = 445,602,248,185.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,602,248,185.68/762,791.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,173.34

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