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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,285.44, 1,056,103.62 and 421,160.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,285.44, 1,056,103.62 and 421,160.99 is: 581,207.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,285.44 : 1,056,103.62 = 421,160.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,285.44/1,056,103.62 = 421,160.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,285.44x = 1,056,103.62 × 421,160.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,285.44x = 444,789,639,281.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,789,639,281.91/765,285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,207.51

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