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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,720.25, 1,049,826.75 and 421,188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,720.25, 1,049,826.75 and 421,188.50 is: 581,258.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,720.25 : 1,049,826.75 = 421,188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,720.25/1,049,826.75 = 421,188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,720.25x = 1,049,826.75 × 421,188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,720.25x = 442,174,954,092.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,174,954,092.38/760,720.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,258.29

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