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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,607.65, 1,055,225.73 and 420,504.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,607.65, 1,055,225.73 and 420,504.16 is: 580,332.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,607.65 : 1,055,225.73 = 420,504.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,607.65/1,055,225.73 = 420,504.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,607.65x = 1,055,225.73 × 420,504.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,607.65x = 443,726,807,756.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,726,807,756.08/764,607.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,332.68

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