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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,741.92, 1,048,471.26 and 420,212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,741.92, 1,048,471.26 and 420,212.60 is: 579,908.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,741.92 : 1,048,471.26 = 420,212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,741.92/1,048,471.26 = 420,212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,741.92x = 1,048,471.26 × 420,212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,741.92x = 440,580,834,189.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,580,834,189.88/759,741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,908.55

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