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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,204.40, 1,071,170.88 and 427,383.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,204.40, 1,071,170.88 and 427,383.96 is: 589,794.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,204.40 : 1,071,170.88 = 427,383.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,204.40/1,071,170.88 = 427,383.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,204.40x = 1,071,170.88 × 427,383.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,204.40x = 457,801,252,531.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,801,252,531.09/776,204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,794.71

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