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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,802.86, 1,055,453.72 and 420,653.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,802.86, 1,055,453.72 and 420,653.28 is: 580,515.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,802.86 : 1,055,453.72 = 420,653.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,802.86/1,055,453.72 = 420,653.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,802.86x = 1,055,453.72 × 420,653.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,802.86x = 443,980,063,338.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,980,063,338.58/764,802.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,515.69

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