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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,183.76, 1,049,062.92 and 420,683.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,183.76, 1,049,062.92 and 420,683.60 is: 580,548.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,183.76 : 1,049,062.92 = 420,683.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,183.76/1,049,062.92 = 420,683.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,183.76x = 1,049,062.92 × 420,683.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,183.76x = 441,323,565,812.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,323,565,812.11/760,183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,548.53

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