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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,693, 1,074,596.58 and 420,997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,693, 1,074,596.58 and 420,997 is: 580,975.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,693 : 1,074,596.58 = 420,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,693/1,074,596.58 = 420,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,693x = 1,074,596.58 × 420,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,693x = 452,401,936,390.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,401,936,390.26/778,693
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,975.99

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