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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,901.50, 1,073,504.10 and 420,205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,901.50, 1,073,504.10 and 420,205.50 is: 579,883.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,901.50 : 1,073,504.10 = 420,205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,901.50/1,073,504.10 = 420,205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,901.50x = 1,073,504.10 × 420,205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,901.50x = 451,092,327,092.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,092,327,092.55/777,901.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,883.61

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