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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,518.70, 1,055,013.36 and 420,355.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,518.70, 1,055,013.36 and 420,355.07 is: 580,077.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,518.70 : 1,055,013.36 = 420,355.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,518.70/1,055,013.36 = 420,355.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,518.70x = 1,055,013.36 × 420,355.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,518.70x = 443,480,211,898.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,480,211,898.64/764,518.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,077.65

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