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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,655.71, 1,048,307.00 and 420,116.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,655.71, 1,048,307.00 and 420,116.67 is: 579,751.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,655.71 : 1,048,307.00 = 420,116.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,655.71/1,048,307.00 = 420,116.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,655.71x = 1,048,307.00 × 420,116.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,655.71x = 440,411,243,877.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,411,243,877.11/759,655.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,751.11

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