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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,735.39, 1,049,847.63 and 421,203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,735.39, 1,049,847.63 and 421,203.64 is: 581,279.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,735.39 : 1,049,847.63 = 421,203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,735.39/1,049,847.63 = 421,203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,735.39x = 1,049,847.63 × 421,203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,735.39x = 442,199,643,201.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,199,643,201.37/760,735.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,279.18

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