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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,149.06, 1,055,913.80 and 420,989.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,149.06, 1,055,913.80 and 420,989.51 is: 580,969.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,149.06 : 1,055,913.80 = 420,989.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,149.06/1,055,913.80 = 420,989.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,149.06x = 1,055,913.80 × 420,989.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,149.06x = 444,528,625,879.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,528,625,879.72/765,149.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,969.97

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