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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,506.92, 1,050,876.72 and 421,974.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,506.92, 1,050,876.72 and 421,974.90 is: 582,323.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,506.92 : 1,050,876.72 = 421,974.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,506.92/1,050,876.72 = 421,974.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,506.92x = 1,050,876.72 × 421,974.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,506.92x = 443,443,598,834.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,443,598,834.33/761,506.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,323.79

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