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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,714.80, 1,073,246.20 and 420,018.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,714.80, 1,073,246.20 and 420,018.80 is: 579,625.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,714.80 : 1,073,246.20 = 420,018.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,714.80/1,073,246.20 = 420,018.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,714.80x = 1,073,246.20 × 420,018.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,714.80x = 450,783,581,028.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,783,581,028.56/777,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,625.82

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