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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,141.56, 1,055,903.45 and 420,982.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,141.56, 1,055,903.45 and 420,982.01 is: 580,959.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,141.56 : 1,055,903.45 = 420,982.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,141.56/1,055,903.45 = 420,982.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,141.56x = 1,055,903.45 × 420,982.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,141.56x = 444,516,353,322.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,516,353,322.15/765,141.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,959.63

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