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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,100.93, 1,050,234.53 and 421,484.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,100.93, 1,050,234.53 and 421,484.13 is: 581,601.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,100.93 : 1,050,234.53 = 421,484.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,100.93/1,050,234.53 = 421,484.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,100.93x = 1,050,234.53 × 421,484.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,100.93x = 442,657,185,065.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,657,185,065.59/761,100.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,601.16

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