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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,329.72, 1,061,699.43 and 420,462.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,329.72, 1,061,699.43 and 420,462.47 is: 580,251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,329.72 : 1,061,699.43 = 420,462.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,329.72/1,061,699.43 = 420,462.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,329.72x = 1,061,699.43 × 420,462.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,329.72x = 446,404,766,409.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,404,766,409.35/769,329.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,251.56

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