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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,583.29, 1,055,152 and 420,445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,583.29, 1,055,152 and 420,445.30 is: 580,229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,583.29 : 1,055,152 = 420,445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,583.29/1,055,152 = 420,445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,583.29x = 1,055,152 × 420,445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,583.29x = 443,633,699,185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,633,699,185.60/764,583.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,229.39

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