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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,428.84, 1,050,756.58 and 421,899.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,428.84, 1,050,756.58 and 421,899.88 is: 582,213.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,428.84 : 1,050,756.58 = 421,899.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,428.84/1,050,756.58 = 421,899.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,428.84x = 1,050,756.58 × 421,899.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,428.84x = 443,314,075,011.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,314,075,011.21/761,428.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,213.40

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