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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,816.34, 1,055,472.12 and 420,666.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,816.34, 1,055,472.12 and 420,666.78 is: 580,534.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,816.34 : 1,055,472.12 = 420,666.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,816.34/1,055,472.12 = 420,666.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,816.34x = 1,055,472.12 × 420,666.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,816.34x = 444,002,058,100.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,002,058,100.17/764,816.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,534.22

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