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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,656.71, 1,048,308.37 and 420,117.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,656.71, 1,048,308.37 and 420,117.67 is: 579,752.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,656.71 : 1,048,308.37 = 420,117.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,656.71/1,048,308.37 = 420,117.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,656.71x = 1,048,308.37 × 420,117.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,656.71x = 440,412,869,845.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,412,869,845.90/759,656.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,752.49

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