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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,726.80, 1,073,262.74 and 420,030.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,726.80, 1,073,262.74 and 420,030.80 is: 579,642.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,726.80 : 1,073,262.74 = 420,030.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,726.80/1,073,262.74 = 420,030.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,726.80x = 1,073,262.74 × 420,030.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,726.80x = 450,803,407,292.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,803,407,292.39/777,726.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,642.37

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