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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,021.41, 1,050,206.92 and 438,729.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,021.41, 1,050,206.92 and 438,729.97 is: 605,445.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,021.41 : 1,050,206.92 = 438,729.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,021.41/1,050,206.92 = 438,729.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,021.41x = 1,050,206.92 × 438,729.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,021.41x = 460,757,250,505.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,757,250,505.39/761,021.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,445.84

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