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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,802.76, 1,055,453.59 and 420,665.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,802.76, 1,055,453.59 and 420,665.31 is: 580,532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,802.76 : 1,055,453.59 = 420,665.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,802.76/1,055,453.59 = 420,665.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,802.76x = 1,055,453.59 × 420,665.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,802.76x = 443,992,707,963.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,992,707,963.29/764,802.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,532.30

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