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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,816.96, 1,049,914.56 and 421,277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,816.96, 1,049,914.56 and 421,277.92 is: 581,356.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,816.96 : 1,049,914.56 = 421,277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,816.96/1,049,914.56 = 421,277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,816.96x = 1,049,914.56 × 421,277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,816.96x = 442,305,822,014.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,305,822,014.52/760,816.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,356.42

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