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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,818.04, 1,052,689.50 and 423,286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,818.04, 1,052,689.50 and 423,286.20 is: 584,135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,818.04 : 1,052,689.50 = 423,286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,818.04/1,052,689.50 = 423,286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,818.04x = 1,052,689.50 × 423,286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,818.04x = 445,588,938,234.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,588,938,234.90/762,818.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,135.29

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