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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,825.98, 1,049,926.98 and 421,286.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,825.98, 1,049,926.98 and 421,286.94 is: 581,368.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,825.98 : 1,049,926.98 = 421,286.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,825.98/1,049,926.98 = 421,286.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,825.98x = 1,049,926.98 × 421,286.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,825.98x = 442,320,524,627.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,320,524,627.64/760,825.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,368.85

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