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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,257.33, 1,050,458.56 and 421,662.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,257.33, 1,050,458.56 and 421,662.13 is: 581,851.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,257.33 : 1,050,458.56 = 421,662.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,257.33/1,050,458.56 = 421,662.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,257.33x = 1,050,458.56 × 421,662.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,257.33x = 442,938,593,886.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,938,593,886.33/761,257.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,851.34

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