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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,803.32, 1,049,895.76 and 421,264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,803.32, 1,049,895.76 and 421,264.28 is: 581,337.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,803.32 : 1,049,895.76 = 421,264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,803.32/1,049,895.76 = 421,264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,803.32x = 1,049,895.76 × 421,264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,803.32x = 442,283,581,411.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,283,581,411.45/760,803.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,337.61

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