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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,907.50, 1,048,581.63 and 420,329.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,907.50, 1,048,581.63 and 420,329.58 is: 580,004.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,907.50 : 1,048,581.63 = 420,329.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,907.50/1,048,581.63 = 420,329.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,907.50x = 1,048,581.63 × 420,329.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,907.50x = 440,749,876,133.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,749,876,133.62/759,907.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,004.64

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