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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,827.33, 1,049,928.75 and 421,288.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,827.33, 1,049,928.75 and 421,288.29 is: 581,370.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,827.33 : 1,049,928.75 = 421,288.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,827.33/1,049,928.75 = 421,288.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,827.33x = 1,049,928.75 × 421,288.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,827.33x = 442,322,687,709.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,322,687,709.34/760,827.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,370.66

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