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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,452.04, 1,074,263.34 and 420,756.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,452.04, 1,074,263.34 and 420,756.04 is: 580,643.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,452.04 : 1,074,263.34 = 420,756.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,452.04/1,074,263.34 = 420,756.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,452.04x = 1,074,263.34 × 420,756.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,452.04x = 452,002,788,855.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,002,788,855.57/778,452.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,643.08

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