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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,834.08, 1,049,938.20 and 421,295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,834.08, 1,049,938.20 and 421,295.04 is: 581,380.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,834.08 : 1,049,938.20 = 421,295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,834.08/1,049,938.20 = 421,295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,834.08x = 1,049,938.20 × 421,295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,834.08x = 442,333,755,966.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,333,755,966.53/760,834.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,380.05

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