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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,724.26, 1,049,832.28 and 421,192.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,724.26, 1,049,832.28 and 421,192.50 is: 581,263.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,724.26 : 1,049,832.28 = 421,192.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,724.26/1,049,832.28 = 421,192.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,724.26x = 1,049,832.28 × 421,192.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,724.26x = 442,181,482,593.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,181,482,593.90/760,724.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,263.81

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