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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,572.88, 1,055,123.34 and 420,423.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,572.88, 1,055,123.34 and 420,423.72 is: 580,191.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,572.88 : 1,055,123.34 = 420,423.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,572.88/1,055,123.34 = 420,423.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,572.88x = 1,055,123.34 × 420,423.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,572.88x = 443,598,879,661.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,598,879,661.63/764,572.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,191.75

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