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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,834.50, 1,074,791.62 and 421,138.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,834.50, 1,074,791.62 and 421,138.50 is: 581,171.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,834.50 : 1,074,791.62 = 421,138.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,834.50/1,074,791.62 = 421,138.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,834.50x = 1,074,791.62 × 421,138.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,834.50x = 452,636,130,659.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,636,130,659.37/778,834.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,171.14

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