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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,183.44, 1,049,074.92 and 420,683.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,183.44, 1,049,074.92 and 420,683.28 is: 580,554.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,183.44 : 1,049,074.92 = 420,683.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,183.44/1,049,074.92 = 420,683.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,183.44x = 1,049,074.92 × 420,683.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,183.44x = 441,328,278,311.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,328,278,311.34/760,183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,554.98

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