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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,581.09, 1,049,674.95 and 421,049.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,581.09, 1,049,674.95 and 421,049.34 is: 581,088.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,581.09 : 1,049,674.95 = 421,049.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,581.09/1,049,674.95 = 421,049.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,581.09x = 1,049,674.95 × 421,049.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,581.09x = 441,964,944,912.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,964,944,912.03/760,581.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,088.53

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