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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,823.34, 1,055,481.78 and 420,673.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,823.34, 1,055,481.78 and 420,673.78 is: 580,543.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,823.34 : 1,055,481.78 = 420,673.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,823.34/1,055,481.78 = 420,673.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,823.34x = 1,055,481.78 × 420,673.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,823.34x = 444,013,510,113.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,013,510,113.73/764,823.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,543.88

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