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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,285.46, 1,072,639.54 and 423,669.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,285.46, 1,072,639.54 and 423,669.32 is: 584,655.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,285.46 : 1,072,639.54 = 423,669.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,285.46/1,072,639.54 = 423,669.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,285.46x = 1,072,639.54 × 423,669.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,285.46x = 454,444,464,516.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,444,464,516.91/777,285.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,655.82

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