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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559,120.26, 771,618.36 and 421,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559,120.26, 771,618.36 and 421,052 is: 581,076.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559,120.26 : 771,618.36 = 421,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559,120.26/771,618.36 = 421,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559,120.26x = 771,618.36 × 421,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559,120.26x = 324,891,453,714.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,891,453,714.72/559,120.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,076.16

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