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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,207.86, 1,050,530.88 and 421,707.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,207.86, 1,050,530.88 and 421,707.70 is: 581,992.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,207.86 : 1,050,530.88 = 421,707.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,207.86/1,050,530.88 = 421,707.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,207.86x = 1,050,530.88 × 421,707.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,207.86x = 443,016,961,183.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,016,961,183.78/761,207.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,992.10

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