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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,546.77, 1,049,554.76 and 421,015.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,546.77, 1,049,554.76 and 421,015.02 is: 581,000.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,546.77 : 1,049,554.76 = 421,015.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,546.77/1,049,554.76 = 421,015.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,546.77x = 1,049,554.76 × 421,015.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,546.77x = 441,878,316,167.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,878,316,167.42/760,546.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,000.85

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