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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,831.32, 1,049,934.28 and 421,292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,831.32, 1,049,934.28 and 421,292.28 is: 581,376.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,831.32 : 1,049,934.28 = 421,292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,831.32/1,049,934.28 = 421,292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,831.32x = 1,049,934.28 × 421,292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,831.32x = 442,329,206,671.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,329,206,671.36/760,831.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,376.18

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