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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,139.43, 1,055,900.51 and 420,979.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,139.43, 1,055,900.51 and 420,979.91 is: 580,956.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,139.43 : 1,055,900.51 = 420,979.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,139.43/1,055,900.51 = 420,979.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,139.43x = 1,055,900.51 × 420,979.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,139.43x = 444,512,895,863.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,512,895,863.03/765,139.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,956.72

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