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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,675.35, 1,049,802.41 and 421,143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,675.35, 1,049,802.41 and 421,143.60 is: 581,217.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,675.35 : 1,049,802.41 = 421,143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,675.35/1,049,802.41 = 421,143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,675.35x = 1,049,802.41 × 421,143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,675.35x = 442,117,566,236.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,117,566,236.08/760,675.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,217.16

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