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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,724.50, 1,073,259.81 and 420,028.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,724.50, 1,073,259.81 and 420,028.50 is: 579,639.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,724.50 : 1,073,259.81 = 420,028.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,724.50/1,073,259.81 = 420,028.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,724.50x = 1,073,259.81 × 420,028.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,724.50x = 450,799,708,104.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,799,708,104.59/777,724.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,639.33

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