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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,959.06, 1,074,966.75 and 421,263.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,959.06, 1,074,966.75 and 421,263.06 is: 581,344.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,959.06 : 1,074,966.75 = 421,263.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,959.06/1,074,966.75 = 421,263.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,959.06x = 1,074,966.75 × 421,263.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,959.06x = 452,843,782,503.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,843,782,503.26/778,959.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,344.78

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