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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549,033.68, 756,983.22 and 420,131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549,033.68, 756,983.22 and 420,131.90 is: 579,259.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,033.68 : 756,983.22 = 420,131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,033.68/756,983.22 = 420,131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,033.68x = 756,983.22 × 420,131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,033.68x = 318,032,798,486.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,032,798,486.72/549,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,259.18

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