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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,804.76, 1,055,456.34 and 420,667.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,804.76, 1,055,456.34 and 420,667.30 is: 580,535.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,804.76 : 1,055,456.34 = 420,667.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,804.76/1,055,456.34 = 420,667.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,804.76x = 1,055,456.34 × 420,667.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,804.76x = 443,995,968,815.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,995,968,815.68/764,804.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,535.05

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