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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,109.63, 1,050,365.91 and 421,577.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,109.63, 1,050,365.91 and 421,577.88 is: 581,796.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,109.63 : 1,050,365.91 = 421,577.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,109.63/1,050,365.91 = 421,577.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,109.63x = 1,050,365.91 × 421,577.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,109.63x = 442,811,033,562.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,811,033,562.07/761,109.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,796.65

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