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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,887.62, 1,050,057.94 and 421,355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,887.62, 1,050,057.94 and 421,355.88 is: 581,489.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,887.62 : 1,050,057.94 = 421,355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,887.62/1,050,057.94 = 421,355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,887.62x = 1,050,057.94 × 421,355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,887.62x = 442,448,087,359.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,448,087,359.69/760,887.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,489.40

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