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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,516.04, 1,074,351.66 and 420,820.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,516.04, 1,074,351.66 and 420,820.04 is: 580,731.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,516.04 : 1,074,351.66 = 420,820.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,516.04/1,074,351.66 = 420,820.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,516.04x = 1,074,351.66 × 420,820.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,516.04x = 452,108,708,535.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,108,708,535.27/778,516.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,731.40

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