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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,800.10, 1,056,767.23 and 421,628.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,800.10, 1,056,767.23 and 421,628.87 is: 581,827.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,800.10 : 1,056,767.23 = 421,628.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,800.10/1,056,767.23 = 421,628.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,800.10x = 1,056,767.23 × 421,628.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,800.10x = 445,563,573,037.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,563,573,037.93/765,800.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,827.52

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