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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,654, 1,049,702.52 and 421,144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,654, 1,049,702.52 and 421,144.12 is: 581,178.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,654 : 1,049,702.52 = 421,144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,654/1,049,702.52 = 421,144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,654x = 1,049,702.52 × 421,144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,654x = 442,076,044,047.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,076,044,047.18/760,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,178.89

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