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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,514.04, 1,074,348.90 and 420,818.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,514.04, 1,074,348.90 and 420,818.04 is: 580,728.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,514.04 : 1,074,348.90 = 420,818.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,514.04/1,074,348.90 = 420,818.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,514.04x = 1,074,348.90 × 420,818.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,514.04x = 452,105,398,374.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,105,398,374.16/778,514.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,728.64

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