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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,662.50, 1,073,174.27 and 419,966.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,662.50, 1,073,174.27 and 419,966.50 is: 579,553.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,662.50 : 1,073,174.27 = 419,966.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,662.50/1,073,174.27 = 419,966.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,662.50x = 1,073,174.27 × 419,966.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,662.50x = 450,697,239,962.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,697,239,962.12/777,662.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,553.78

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