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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,861.78, 1,056,911.58 and 421,733.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,861.78, 1,056,911.58 and 421,733.28 is: 582,004.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,861.78 : 1,056,911.58 = 421,733.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,861.78/1,056,911.58 = 421,733.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,861.78x = 1,056,911.58 × 421,733.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,861.78x = 445,734,787,303.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,734,787,303.38/765,861.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,004.22

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