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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,062.78, 1,073,725.74 and 420,366.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,062.78, 1,073,725.74 and 420,366.78 is: 580,105.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,062.78 : 1,073,725.74 = 420,366.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,062.78/1,073,725.74 = 420,366.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,062.78x = 1,073,725.74 × 420,366.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,062.78x = 451,358,631,926.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,358,631,926.92/778,062.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,105.67

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