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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,824.44, 1,049,924.90 and 421,285.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,824.44, 1,049,924.90 and 421,285.40 is: 581,366.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,824.44 : 1,049,924.90 = 421,285.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,824.44/1,049,924.90 = 421,285.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,824.44x = 1,049,924.90 × 421,285.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,824.44x = 442,318,031,466.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,318,031,466.46/760,824.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,366.75

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