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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,841.55, 1,052,770.55 and 423,309.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,841.55, 1,052,770.55 and 423,309.80 is: 584,194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,841.55 : 1,052,770.55 = 423,309.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,841.55/1,052,770.55 = 423,309.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,841.55x = 1,052,770.55 × 423,309.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,841.55x = 445,648,083,585.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,648,083,585.99/762,841.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,194.83

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