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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,206.86, 1,050,529.50 and 421,706.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,206.86, 1,050,529.50 and 421,706.70 is: 581,990.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,206.86 : 1,050,529.50 = 421,706.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,206.86/1,050,529.50 = 421,706.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,206.86x = 1,050,529.50 × 421,706.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,206.86x = 443,015,328,697.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,015,328,697.65/761,206.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,990.72

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