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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,503.57, 1,061,896.36 and 420,628.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,503.57, 1,061,896.36 and 420,628.47 is: 580,457.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,503.57 : 1,061,896.36 = 420,628.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,503.57/1,061,896.36 = 420,628.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,503.57x = 1,061,896.36 × 420,628.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,503.57x = 446,663,841,205.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,663,841,205.37/769,503.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,457.14

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