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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,832.60, 1,049,980.64 and 421,300.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,832.60, 1,049,980.64 and 421,300.84 is: 581,412.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,832.60 : 1,049,980.64 = 421,300.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,832.60/1,049,980.64 = 421,300.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,832.60x = 1,049,980.64 × 421,300.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,832.60x = 442,357,725,615.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,357,725,615.74/760,832.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,412.69

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