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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,414.79, 1,056,233.04 and 421,283.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,414.79, 1,056,233.04 and 421,283.38 is: 581,349.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,414.79 : 1,056,233.04 = 421,283.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,414.79/1,056,233.04 = 421,283.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,414.79x = 1,056,233.04 × 421,283.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,414.79x = 444,973,425,158.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,973,425,158.88/765,414.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,349.40

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