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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,626.68, 1,056,528.53 and 421,455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,626.68, 1,056,528.53 and 421,455.52 is: 581,588.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,626.68 : 1,056,528.53 = 421,455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,626.68/1,056,528.53 = 421,455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,626.68x = 1,056,528.53 × 421,455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,626.68x = 445,279,781,799.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,279,781,799.83/765,626.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,588.64

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