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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,886.38, 1,055,563.12 and 420,731.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,886.38, 1,055,563.12 and 420,731.18 is: 580,619.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,886.38 : 1,055,563.12 = 420,731.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,886.38/1,055,563.12 = 420,731.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,886.38x = 1,055,563.12 × 420,731.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,886.38x = 444,108,320,206.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,108,320,206.90/764,886.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,619.99

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