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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,873.50, 1,074,845.49 and 421,177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,873.50, 1,074,845.49 and 421,177.50 is: 581,224.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,873.50 : 1,074,845.49 = 421,177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,873.50/1,074,845.49 = 421,177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,873.50x = 1,074,845.49 × 421,177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,873.50x = 452,700,736,364.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,700,736,364.48/778,873.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,224.98

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