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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,558.30, 1,054,998.60 and 420,337.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,558.30, 1,054,998.60 and 420,337.46 is: 580,015.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,558.30 : 1,054,998.60 = 420,337.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,558.30/1,054,998.60 = 420,337.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,558.30x = 1,054,998.60 × 420,337.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,558.30x = 443,455,431,827.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,455,431,827.56/764,558.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,015.20

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