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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,417.54, 1,074,215.72 and 420,721.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,417.54, 1,074,215.72 and 420,721.54 is: 580,595.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,417.54 : 1,074,215.72 = 420,721.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,417.54/1,074,215.72 = 420,721.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,417.54x = 1,074,215.72 × 420,721.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,417.54x = 451,945,692,010.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,945,692,010.61/778,417.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,595.46

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