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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,740, 1,074,661.20 and 421,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,740, 1,074,661.20 and 421,044 is: 581,040.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,740 : 1,074,661.20 = 421,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,740/1,074,661.20 = 421,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,740x = 1,074,661.20 × 421,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,740x = 452,479,650,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,479,650,292.80/778,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,040.72

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