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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,493.67, 1,049,481.27 and 420,961.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,493.67, 1,049,481.27 and 420,961.92 is: 580,927.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,493.67 : 1,049,481.27 = 420,961.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,493.67/1,049,481.27 = 420,961.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,493.67x = 1,049,481.27 × 420,961.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,493.67x = 441,791,650,423.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,791,650,423.24/760,493.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,927.45

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