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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,413.37, 1,050,750.44 and 421,881.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,413.37, 1,050,750.44 and 421,881.62 is: 582,196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,413.37 : 1,050,750.44 = 421,881.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,413.37/1,050,750.44 = 421,881.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,413.37x = 1,050,750.44 × 421,881.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,413.37x = 443,292,290,479.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,292,290,479.75/761,413.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,196.62

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