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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,725.26, 1,049,833.66 and 421,193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,725.26, 1,049,833.66 and 421,193.50 is: 581,265.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,725.26 : 1,049,833.66 = 421,193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,725.26/1,049,833.66 = 421,193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,725.26x = 1,049,833.66 × 421,193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,725.26x = 442,183,113,673.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,183,113,673.21/760,725.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,265.19

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