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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,326.50, 1,050,664.98 and 421,794.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,326.50, 1,050,664.98 and 421,794.78 is: 582,095.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,326.50 : 1,050,664.98 = 421,794.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,326.50/1,050,664.98 = 421,794.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,326.50x = 1,050,664.98 × 421,794.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,326.50x = 443,165,004,092.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,165,004,092.80/761,326.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,095.86

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