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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,867.69, 1,048,650.32 and 420,335.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,867.69, 1,048,650.32 and 420,335.94 is: 580,081.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,867.69 : 1,048,650.32 = 420,335.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,867.69/1,048,650.32 = 420,335.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,867.69x = 1,048,650.32 × 420,335.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,867.69x = 440,785,415,886.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,785,415,886.82/759,867.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,081.80

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