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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,575.96, 1,074,436.44 and 420,879.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,575.96, 1,074,436.44 and 420,879.96 is: 580,815.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,575.96 : 1,074,436.44 = 420,879.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,575.96/1,074,436.44 = 420,879.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,575.96x = 1,074,436.44 × 420,879.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,575.96x = 452,208,765,889.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,208,765,889.74/778,575.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,815.22

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