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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,545.07, 1,048,179.20 and 420,018.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,545.07, 1,048,179.20 and 420,018.99 is: 579,630.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,545.07 : 1,048,179.20 = 420,018.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,545.07/1,048,179.20 = 420,018.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,545.07x = 1,048,179.20 × 420,018.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,545.07x = 440,255,166,822.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,255,166,822.91/759,545.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,630.08

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