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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,630.74, 1,056,551.74 and 421,463.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,630.74, 1,056,551.74 and 421,463.56 is: 581,609.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,630.74 : 1,056,551.74 = 421,463.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,630.74/1,056,551.74 = 421,463.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,630.74x = 1,056,551.74 × 421,463.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,630.74x = 445,298,057,664.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,298,057,664.59/765,630.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,609.43

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