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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,738.89, 1,049,852.46 and 421,207.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,738.89, 1,049,852.46 and 421,207.14 is: 581,284.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,738.89 : 1,049,852.46 = 421,207.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,738.89/1,049,852.46 = 421,207.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,738.89x = 1,049,852.46 × 421,207.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,738.89x = 442,205,352,098.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,205,352,098.56/760,738.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,284.01

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