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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,746.75, 1,073,290.92 and 420,050.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,746.75, 1,073,290.92 and 420,050.75 is: 579,670.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,746.75 : 1,073,290.92 = 420,050.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,746.75/1,073,290.92 = 420,050.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,746.75x = 1,073,290.92 × 420,050.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,746.75x = 450,836,655,914.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,836,655,914.19/777,746.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,670.25

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