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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,515.71, 1,061,913.08 and 420,640.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,515.71, 1,061,913.08 and 420,640.61 is: 580,473.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,515.71 : 1,061,913.08 = 420,640.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,515.71/1,061,913.08 = 420,640.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,515.71x = 1,061,913.08 × 420,640.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,515.71x = 446,683,761,480.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,683,761,480.22/769,515.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,473.87

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