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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,480.53, 1,055,003.39 and 420,330.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,480.53, 1,055,003.39 and 420,330.84 is: 580,067.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,480.53 : 1,055,003.39 = 420,330.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,480.53/1,055,003.39 = 420,330.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,480.53x = 1,055,003.39 × 420,330.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,480.53x = 443,450,461,121.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,450,461,121.55/764,480.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,067.70

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