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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,657.96, 1,048,310.10 and 420,118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,657.96, 1,048,310.10 and 420,118.92 is: 579,754.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,657.96 : 1,048,310.10 = 420,118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,657.96/1,048,310.10 = 420,118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,657.96x = 1,048,310.10 × 420,118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,657.96x = 440,414,907,037.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,414,907,037.09/759,657.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,754.22

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