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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,711.50, 1,049,814.68 and 421,179.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,711.50, 1,049,814.68 and 421,179.75 is: 581,246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,711.50 : 1,049,814.68 = 421,179.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,711.50/1,049,814.68 = 421,179.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,711.50x = 1,049,814.68 × 421,179.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,711.50x = 442,160,682,362.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,160,682,362.83/760,711.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,246.22

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