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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,809.82, 1,049,904.73 and 421,270.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,809.82, 1,049,904.73 and 421,270.78 is: 581,346.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,809.82 : 1,049,904.73 = 421,270.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,809.82/1,049,904.73 = 421,270.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,809.82x = 1,049,904.73 × 421,270.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,809.82x = 442,294,184,532.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,294,184,532.79/760,809.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,346.58

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