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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,763.72, 938,271.12 and 421,719.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,763.72, 938,271.12 and 421,719.32 is: 582,094.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,763.72 : 938,271.12 = 421,719.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,763.72/938,271.12 = 421,719.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,763.72x = 938,271.12 × 421,719.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,763.72x = 395,687,058,702.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,687,058,702.04/679,763.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,094.99

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