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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,489.84, 1,050,862.20 and 421,963.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,489.84, 1,050,862.20 and 421,963.76 is: 582,313.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,489.84 : 1,050,862.20 = 421,963.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,489.84/1,050,862.20 = 421,963.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,489.84x = 1,050,862.20 × 421,963.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,489.84x = 443,425,765,153.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,425,765,153.87/761,489.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,313.44

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