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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,100.15, 1,048,924.38 and 420,568.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,100.15, 1,048,924.38 and 420,568.40 is: 580,376.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,100.15 : 1,048,924.38 = 420,568.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,100.15/1,048,924.38 = 420,568.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,100.15x = 1,048,924.38 × 420,568.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,100.15x = 441,144,452,417.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,144,452,417.04/760,100.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,376.75

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