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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,563.05, 1,055,004.75 and 420,342.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,563.05, 1,055,004.75 and 420,342.21 is: 580,021.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,563.05 : 1,055,004.75 = 420,342.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,563.05/1,055,004.75 = 420,342.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,563.05x = 1,055,004.75 × 420,342.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,563.05x = 443,463,028,175.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,463,028,175.50/764,563.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,021.53

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