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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,749.80, 1,073,294.82 and 420,053.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,749.80, 1,073,294.82 and 420,053.80 is: 579,674.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,749.80 : 1,073,294.82 = 420,053.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,749.80/1,073,294.82 = 420,053.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,749.80x = 1,073,294.82 × 420,053.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,749.80x = 450,841,567,661.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,841,567,661.32/777,749.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,674.30

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