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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,218.76, 1,049,111.22 and 420,718.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,218.76, 1,049,111.22 and 420,718.60 is: 580,596.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,218.76 : 1,049,111.22 = 420,718.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,218.76/1,049,111.22 = 420,718.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,218.76x = 1,049,111.22 × 420,718.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,218.76x = 441,380,603,722.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,380,603,722.69/760,218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,596.83

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