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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,664.74, 1,048,319.40 and 420,125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,664.74, 1,048,319.40 and 420,125.70 is: 579,763.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,664.74 : 1,048,319.40 = 420,125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,664.74/1,048,319.40 = 420,125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,664.74x = 1,048,319.40 × 420,125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,664.74x = 440,425,921,748.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,425,921,748.58/759,664.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,763.54

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