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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,704.98, 1,055,268.72 and 420,539.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,704.98, 1,055,268.72 and 420,539.85 is: 580,331.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,704.98 : 1,055,268.72 = 420,539.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,704.98/1,055,268.72 = 420,539.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,704.98x = 1,055,268.72 × 420,539.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,704.98x = 443,782,549,218.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,782,549,218.49/764,704.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,331.71

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