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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,817.55, 1,049,959.88 and 421,285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,817.55, 1,049,959.88 and 421,285.80 is: 581,391.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,817.55 : 1,049,959.88 = 421,285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,817.55/1,049,959.88 = 421,285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,817.55x = 1,049,959.88 × 421,285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,817.55x = 442,333,188,013.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,333,188,013.70/760,817.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,391.94

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