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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,406.04, 1,074,199.86 and 420,710.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,406.04, 1,074,199.86 and 420,710.04 is: 580,579.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,406.04 : 1,074,199.86 = 420,710.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,406.04/1,074,199.86 = 420,710.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,406.04x = 1,074,199.86 × 420,710.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,406.04x = 451,926,666,068.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,926,666,068.59/778,406.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,579.60

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