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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,898.50, 1,073,499.96 and 420,202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,898.50, 1,073,499.96 and 420,202.50 is: 579,879.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,898.50 : 1,073,499.96 = 420,202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,898.50/1,073,499.96 = 420,202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,898.50x = 1,073,499.96 × 420,202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,898.50x = 451,087,366,941.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,087,366,941.90/777,898.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,879.47

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