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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,322, 1,050,658.79 and 421,790.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,322, 1,050,658.79 and 421,790.25 is: 582,089.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,322 : 1,050,658.79 = 421,790.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,322/1,050,658.79 = 421,790.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,322x = 1,050,658.79 × 421,790.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,322x = 443,157,631,589.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,157,631,589.85/761,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,089.62

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