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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,506.28, 1,050,876.48 and 421,974.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,506.28, 1,050,876.48 and 421,974.52 is: 582,323.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,506.28 : 1,050,876.48 = 421,974.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,506.28/1,050,876.48 = 421,974.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,506.28x = 1,050,876.48 × 421,974.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,506.28x = 443,443,098,227.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,443,098,227.29/761,506.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,323.63

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