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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,860.33, 1,049,974.29 and 421,321.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,860.33, 1,049,974.29 and 421,321.29 is: 581,416.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,860.33 : 1,049,974.29 = 421,321.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,860.33/1,049,974.29 = 421,321.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,860.33x = 1,049,974.29 × 421,321.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,860.33x = 442,376,522,329.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,376,522,329.63/760,860.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,416.20

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