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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,755.13, 1,055,339.77 and 420,590.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,755.13, 1,055,339.77 and 420,590.69 is: 580,402.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,755.13 : 1,055,339.77 = 420,590.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,755.13/1,055,339.77 = 420,590.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,755.13x = 1,055,339.77 × 420,590.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,755.13x = 443,866,083,635.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,866,083,635.61/764,755.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,402.89

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