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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,823.44, 1,049,923.52 and 421,284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,823.44, 1,049,923.52 and 421,284.40 is: 581,365.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,823.44 : 1,049,923.52 = 421,284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,823.44/1,049,923.52 = 421,284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,823.44x = 1,049,923.52 × 421,284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,823.44x = 442,316,400,169.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,316,400,169.09/760,823.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,365.37

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