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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,513.79, 1,050,886.83 and 421,982.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,513.79, 1,050,886.83 and 421,982.04 is: 582,334.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,513.79 : 1,050,886.83 = 421,982.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,513.79/1,050,886.83 = 421,982.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,513.79x = 1,050,886.83 × 421,982.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,513.79x = 443,455,368,332.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,455,368,332.53/761,513.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,334.00

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