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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,666.78, 1,073,180.10 and 419,970.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,666.78, 1,073,180.10 and 419,970.78 is: 579,559.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,666.78 : 1,073,180.10 = 419,970.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,666.78/1,073,180.10 = 419,970.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,666.78x = 1,073,180.10 × 419,970.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,666.78x = 450,704,283,677.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,704,283,677.48/777,666.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,559.65

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