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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,087.26, 1,050,300.40 and 421,577.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,087.26, 1,050,300.40 and 421,577.38 is: 581,776.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,087.26 : 1,050,300.40 = 421,577.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,087.26/1,050,300.40 = 421,577.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,087.26x = 1,050,300.40 × 421,577.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,087.26x = 442,782,890,844.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,782,890,844.95/761,087.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,776.77

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