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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,792.08, 1,049,880.24 and 421,253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,792.08, 1,049,880.24 and 421,253.04 is: 581,322.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,792.08 : 1,049,880.24 = 421,253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,792.08/1,049,880.24 = 421,253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,792.08x = 1,049,880.24 × 421,253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,792.08x = 442,265,242,735.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,265,242,735.93/760,792.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,322.09

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