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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,892.46, 1,056,922.43 and 421,720.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,892.46, 1,056,922.43 and 421,720.93 is: 581,969.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,892.46 : 1,056,922.43 = 421,720.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,892.46/1,056,922.43 = 421,720.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,892.46x = 1,056,922.43 × 421,720.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,892.46x = 445,726,309,330.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,726,309,330.01/765,892.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,969.83

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