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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,489.91, 1,055,008.08 and 420,340.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,489.91, 1,055,008.08 and 420,340.77 is: 580,076.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,489.91 : 1,055,008.08 = 420,340.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,489.91/1,055,008.08 = 420,340.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,489.91x = 1,055,008.08 × 420,340.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,489.91x = 443,462,908,703.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,462,908,703.42/764,489.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,076.86

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