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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,900.64, 1,073,502.84 and 420,204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,900.64, 1,073,502.84 and 420,204.64 is: 579,882.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,900.64 : 1,073,502.84 = 420,204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,900.64/1,073,502.84 = 420,204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,900.64x = 1,073,502.84 × 420,204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,900.64x = 451,090,874,421.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,090,874,421.18/777,900.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,882.38

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