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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,728.95, 1,049,838.75 and 421,197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,728.95, 1,049,838.75 and 421,197.20 is: 581,270.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,728.95 : 1,049,838.75 = 421,197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,728.95/1,049,838.75 = 421,197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,728.95x = 1,049,838.75 × 421,197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,728.95x = 442,189,136,702.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,189,136,702.31/760,728.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,270.29

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