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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,230, 1,073,957.40 and 420,534

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,230, 1,073,957.40 and 420,534 is: 580,336.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,230 : 1,073,957.40 = 420,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,230/1,073,957.40 = 420,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,230x = 1,073,957.40 × 420,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,230x = 451,635,601,251.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,635,601,251.60/778,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,336.92

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