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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779,055, 1,075,095.98 and 421,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779,055, 1,075,095.98 and 421,359 is: 581,475.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779,055 : 1,075,095.98 = 421,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779,055/1,075,095.98 = 421,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779,055x = 1,075,095.98 × 421,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779,055x = 453,001,367,036.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,001,367,036.82/779,055
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,475.46

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