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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,639, 1,073,141.82 and 419,943

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,639, 1,073,141.82 and 419,943 is: 579,521.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,639 : 1,073,141.82 = 419,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,639/1,073,141.82 = 419,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,639x = 1,073,141.82 × 419,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,639x = 450,658,395,316.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,658,395,316.26/777,639
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,521.34

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