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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,817, 1,055,477.58 and 420,684.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,817, 1,055,477.58 and 420,684.95 is: 580,561.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,817 : 1,055,477.58 = 420,684.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,817/1,055,477.58 = 420,684.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,817x = 1,055,477.58 × 420,684.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,817x = 444,023,532,968.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,023,532,968.42/764,817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,561.80

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