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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,807.32, 1,049,901.28 and 421,268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,807.32, 1,049,901.28 and 421,268.28 is: 581,343.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,807.32 : 1,049,901.28 = 421,268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,807.32/1,049,901.28 = 421,268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,807.32x = 1,049,901.28 × 421,268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,807.32x = 442,290,106,395.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,290,106,395.40/760,807.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,343.13

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