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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,722.31, 1,048,346.42 and 420,183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,722.31, 1,048,346.42 and 420,183.27 is: 579,813.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,722.31 : 1,048,346.42 = 420,183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,722.31/1,048,346.42 = 420,183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,722.31x = 1,048,346.42 × 420,183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,722.31x = 440,497,624,747.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,497,624,747.48/759,722.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,813.99

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