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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,718.75, 1,049,824.68 and 421,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,718.75, 1,049,824.68 and 421,187 is: 581,256.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,718.75 : 1,049,824.68 = 421,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,718.75/1,049,824.68 = 421,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,718.75x = 1,049,824.68 × 421,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,718.75x = 442,172,507,495.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,172,507,495.16/760,718.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,256.22

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