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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,440.91, 1,054,929.13 and 420,282.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,440.91, 1,054,929.13 and 420,282.70 is: 579,990.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,440.91 : 1,054,929.13 = 420,282.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,440.91/1,054,929.13 = 420,282.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,440.91x = 1,054,929.13 × 420,282.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,440.91x = 443,368,463,065.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,368,463,065.05/764,440.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,990.50

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