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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,738.36, 1,049,851.74 and 421,206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,738.36, 1,049,851.74 and 421,206.64 is: 581,283.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,738.36 : 1,049,851.74 = 421,206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,738.36/1,049,851.74 = 421,206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,738.36x = 1,049,851.74 × 421,206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,738.36x = 442,204,523,903.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,204,523,903.55/760,738.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,283.33

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