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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,164.70, 1,054,558.20 and 420,032.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,164.70, 1,054,558.20 and 420,032.45 is: 579,650.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,164.70 : 1,054,558.20 = 420,032.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,164.70/1,054,558.20 = 420,032.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,164.70x = 1,054,558.20 × 420,032.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,164.70x = 442,948,664,413.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,948,664,413.59/764,164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,650.78

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