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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,515.04, 1,074,350.28 and 420,819.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,515.04, 1,074,350.28 and 420,819.04 is: 580,730.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,515.04 : 1,074,350.28 = 420,819.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,515.04/1,074,350.28 = 420,819.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,515.04x = 1,074,350.28 × 420,819.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,515.04x = 452,107,053,453.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,107,053,453.33/778,515.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,730.02

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