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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,831.80, 1,049,979.54 and 421,300.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,831.80, 1,049,979.54 and 421,300.05 is: 581,411.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,831.80 : 1,049,979.54 = 421,300.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,831.80/1,049,979.54 = 421,300.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,831.80x = 1,049,979.54 × 421,300.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,831.80x = 442,356,432,700.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,356,432,700.98/760,831.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,411.60

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