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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,126.34, 1,073,814.35 and 420,430.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,126.34, 1,073,814.35 and 420,430.34 is: 580,193.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,126.34 : 1,073,814.35 = 420,430.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,126.34/1,073,814.35 = 420,430.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,126.34x = 1,073,814.35 × 420,430.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,126.34x = 451,464,124,796.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,464,124,796.16/778,126.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,193.86

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