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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,913.28, 1,048,711.20 and 420,375.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,913.28, 1,048,711.20 and 420,375.68 is: 580,135.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,913.28 : 1,048,711.20 = 420,375.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,913.28/1,048,711.20 = 420,375.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,913.28x = 1,048,711.20 × 420,375.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,913.28x = 440,852,683,823.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,852,683,823.62/759,913.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,135.52

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