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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,539.48, 1,055,091.54 and 420,401.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,539.48, 1,055,091.54 and 420,401.53 is: 580,168.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,539.48 : 1,055,091.54 = 420,401.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,539.48/1,055,091.54 = 420,401.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,539.48x = 1,055,091.54 × 420,401.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,539.48x = 443,562,097,706.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,562,097,706.06/764,539.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,168.99

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