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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,239.84, 1,050,434.42 and 421,644.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,239.84, 1,050,434.42 and 421,644.64 is: 581,827.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,239.84 : 1,050,434.42 = 421,644.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,239.84/1,050,434.42 = 421,644.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,239.84x = 1,050,434.42 × 421,644.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,239.84x = 442,910,042,864.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,910,042,864.51/761,239.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,827.20

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