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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,957.25, 1,074,964.25 and 421,261.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,957.25, 1,074,964.25 and 421,261.25 is: 581,342.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,957.25 : 1,074,964.25 = 421,261.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,957.25/1,074,964.25 = 421,261.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,957.25x = 1,074,964.25 × 421,261.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,957.25x = 452,840,781,554.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,840,781,554.01/778,957.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,342.28

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