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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,727.94, 1,049,837.37 and 421,196.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,727.94, 1,049,837.37 and 421,196.19 is: 581,268.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,727.94 : 1,049,837.37 = 421,196.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,727.94/1,049,837.37 = 421,196.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,727.94x = 1,049,837.37 × 421,196.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,727.94x = 442,187,498,257.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,187,498,257.64/760,727.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,268.91

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