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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,837.09, 1,049,986.83 and 421,305.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,837.09, 1,049,986.83 and 421,305.34 is: 581,418.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,837.09 : 1,049,986.83 = 421,305.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,837.09/1,049,986.83 = 421,305.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,837.09x = 1,049,986.83 × 421,305.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,837.09x = 442,365,058,408.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,365,058,408.67/760,837.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,418.89

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