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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,917.25, 1,073,525.81 and 420,221.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,917.25, 1,073,525.81 and 420,221.25 is: 579,905.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,917.25 : 1,073,525.81 = 420,221.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,917.25/1,073,525.81 = 420,221.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,917.25x = 1,073,525.81 × 420,221.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,917.25x = 451,118,355,684.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,118,355,684.36/777,917.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,905.33

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