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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,410.73, 1,050,746.82 and 421,878.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,410.73, 1,050,746.82 and 421,878.98 is: 582,193.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,410.73 : 1,050,746.82 = 421,878.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,410.73/1,050,746.82 = 421,878.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,410.73x = 1,050,746.82 × 421,878.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,410.73x = 443,287,997,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,287,997,704.66/761,410.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,193.00

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