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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,729, 1,073,266.02 and 420,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,729, 1,073,266.02 and 420,033 is: 579,645.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,729 : 1,073,266.02 = 420,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,729/1,073,266.02 = 420,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,729x = 1,073,266.02 × 420,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,729x = 450,807,146,178.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,807,146,178.66/777,729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,645.54

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