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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,821.46, 1,049,920.76 and 421,282.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,821.46, 1,049,920.76 and 421,282.42 is: 581,362.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,821.46 : 1,049,920.76 = 421,282.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,821.46/1,049,920.76 = 421,282.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,821.46x = 1,049,920.76 × 421,282.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,821.46x = 442,313,158,581.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,313,158,581.04/760,821.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,362.62

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