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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,940.23, 1,056,978.45 and 421,773.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,940.23, 1,056,978.45 and 421,773.48 is: 582,036.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,940.23 : 1,056,978.45 = 421,773.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,940.23/1,056,978.45 = 421,773.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,940.23x = 1,056,978.45 × 421,773.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,940.23x = 445,805,479,141.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,805,479,141.51/765,940.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,036.90

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