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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,372.68, 1,063,136.82 and 421,534.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,372.68, 1,063,136.82 and 421,534.03 is: 581,729.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,372.68 : 1,063,136.82 = 421,534.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,372.68/1,063,136.82 = 421,534.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,372.68x = 1,063,136.82 × 421,534.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,372.68x = 448,148,340,752.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,148,340,752.63/770,372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,729.28

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