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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,050.12, 1,055,754.46 and 420,865.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,050.12, 1,055,754.46 and 420,865.93 is: 580,786.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,050.12 : 1,055,754.46 = 420,865.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,050.12/1,055,754.46 = 420,865.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,050.12x = 1,055,754.46 × 420,865.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,050.12x = 444,331,082,659.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,331,082,659.55/765,050.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,786.89

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