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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,098.68, 1,050,231.42 and 421,481.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,098.68, 1,050,231.42 and 421,481.88 is: 581,598.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,098.68 : 1,050,231.42 = 421,481.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,098.68/1,050,231.42 = 421,481.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,098.68x = 1,050,231.42 × 421,481.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,098.68x = 442,653,513,336.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,653,513,336.67/761,098.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,598.06

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