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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,796.08, 1,049,885.76 and 421,257.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,796.08, 1,049,885.76 and 421,257.04 is: 581,327.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,796.08 : 1,049,885.76 = 421,257.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,796.08/1,049,885.76 = 421,257.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,796.08x = 1,049,885.76 × 421,257.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,796.08x = 442,271,767,595.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,271,767,595.75/760,796.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,327.61

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