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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,833.50, 1,074,790.24 and 421,137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,833.50, 1,074,790.24 and 421,137.50 is: 581,169.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,833.50 : 1,074,790.24 = 421,137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,833.50/1,074,790.24 = 421,137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,833.50x = 1,074,790.24 × 421,137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,833.50x = 452,634,474,698
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,634,474,698/778,833.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,169.76

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