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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,970.40, 1,050,138.72 and 421,438.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,970.40, 1,050,138.72 and 421,438.32 is: 581,584.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,970.40 : 1,050,138.72 = 421,438.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,970.40/1,050,138.72 = 421,438.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,970.40x = 1,050,138.72 × 421,438.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,970.40x = 442,568,697,923.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,568,697,923.75/760,970.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,584.64

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