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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,644, 1,074,531.28 and 420,950.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,644, 1,074,531.28 and 420,950.56 is: 580,913.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,644 : 1,074,531.28 = 420,950.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,644/1,074,531.28 = 420,950.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,644x = 1,074,531.28 × 420,950.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,644x = 452,324,544,053.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,324,544,053.52/778,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,913.16

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