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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,894.82, 1,052,759.37 and 423,360.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,894.82, 1,052,759.37 and 423,360.10 is: 584,217.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,894.82 : 1,052,759.37 = 423,360.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,894.82/1,052,759.37 = 423,360.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,894.82x = 1,052,759.37 × 423,360.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,894.82x = 445,696,312,159.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,696,312,159.14/762,894.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,217.25

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