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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,244.21, 1,050,628.86 and 438,891.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,244.21, 1,050,628.86 and 438,891.21 is: 605,734.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,244.21 : 1,050,628.86 = 438,891.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,244.21/1,050,628.86 = 438,891.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,244.21x = 1,050,628.86 × 438,891.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,244.21x = 461,111,771,626.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,111,771,626.32/761,244.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,734.36

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