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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,706.88, 1,055,322.59 and 420,569.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,706.88, 1,055,322.59 and 420,569.41 is: 580,400.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,706.88 : 1,055,322.59 = 420,569.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,706.88/1,055,322.59 = 420,569.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,706.88x = 1,055,322.59 × 420,569.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,706.88x = 443,836,399,035.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,836,399,035.97/764,706.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,400.69

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