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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,968.75, 1,074,980.13 and 421,272.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,968.75, 1,074,980.13 and 421,272.75 is: 581,358.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,968.75 : 1,074,980.13 = 421,272.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,968.75/1,074,980.13 = 421,272.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,968.75x = 1,074,980.13 × 421,272.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,968.75x = 452,859,835,560.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,859,835,560.46/778,968.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,358.16

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