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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,379.01, 1,049,356.17 and 420,847.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,379.01, 1,049,356.17 and 420,847.17 is: 580,787.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,379.01 : 1,049,356.17 = 420,847.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,379.01/1,049,356.17 = 420,847.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,379.01x = 1,049,356.17 × 420,847.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,379.01x = 441,618,574,466.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,618,574,466.54/760,379.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,787.43

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