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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,545.98, 1,055,100.51 and 420,408.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,545.98, 1,055,100.51 and 420,408.03 is: 580,177.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,545.98 : 1,055,100.51 = 420,408.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,545.98/1,055,100.51 = 420,408.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,545.98x = 1,055,100.51 × 420,408.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,545.98x = 443,572,726,861.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,572,726,861.10/764,545.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,177.96

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