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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,441.28, 1,054,929.65 and 420,283.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,441.28, 1,054,929.65 and 420,283.08 is: 579,991.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,441.28 : 1,054,929.65 = 420,283.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,441.28/1,054,929.65 = 420,283.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,441.28x = 1,054,929.65 × 420,283.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,441.28x = 443,369,080,383.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,369,080,383.91/764,441.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,991.02

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