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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,407.36, 1,050,742.16 and 421,875.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,407.36, 1,050,742.16 and 421,875.61 is: 582,188.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,407.36 : 1,050,742.16 = 421,875.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,407.36/1,050,742.16 = 421,875.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,407.36x = 1,050,742.16 × 421,875.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,407.36x = 443,282,486,548.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,282,486,548.52/761,407.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,188.34

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