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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,979.08, 1,057,009.06 and 421,747.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,979.08, 1,057,009.06 and 421,747.88 is: 581,988.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,979.08 : 1,057,009.06 = 421,747.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,979.08/1,057,009.06 = 421,747.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,979.08x = 1,057,009.06 × 421,747.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,979.08x = 445,791,330,195.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,791,330,195.79/765,979.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,988.91

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