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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,931.82, 1,056,976.97 and 421,760.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,931.82, 1,056,976.97 and 421,760.59 is: 582,024.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,931.82 : 1,056,976.97 = 421,760.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,931.82/1,056,976.97 = 421,760.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,931.82x = 1,056,976.97 × 421,760.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,931.82x = 445,791,225,732.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,791,225,732.37/765,931.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,024.69

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