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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,307.12, 1,050,558.30 and 421,750.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,307.12, 1,050,558.30 and 421,750.80 is: 581,990.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,307.12 : 1,050,558.30 = 421,750.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,307.12/1,050,558.30 = 421,750.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,307.12x = 1,050,558.30 × 421,750.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,307.12x = 443,073,803,471.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,073,803,471.64/761,307.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,990.88

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