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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,228.52, 1,050,480.90 and 421,699.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,228.52, 1,050,480.90 and 421,699.56 is: 581,937.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,228.52 : 1,050,480.90 = 421,699.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,228.52/1,050,480.90 = 421,699.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,228.52x = 1,050,480.90 × 421,699.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,228.52x = 442,987,333,318.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,987,333,318.40/761,228.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,937.38

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