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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,667.20, 1,055,267.80 and 420,529.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,667.20, 1,055,267.80 and 420,529.39 is: 580,345.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,667.20 : 1,055,267.80 = 420,529.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,667.20/1,055,267.80 = 420,529.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,667.20x = 1,055,267.80 × 420,529.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,667.20x = 443,771,120,531.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,771,120,531.15/764,667.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,345.44

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