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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,400.46, 1,049,319.63 and 420,848.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,400.46, 1,049,319.63 and 420,848.46 is: 580,752.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,400.46 : 1,049,319.63 = 420,848.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,400.46/1,049,319.63 = 420,848.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,400.46x = 1,049,319.63 × 420,848.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,400.46x = 441,604,550,333.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,604,550,333.27/760,400.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,752.61

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