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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779,544, 1,075,770.72 and 421,848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779,544, 1,075,770.72 and 421,848 is: 582,150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779,544 : 1,075,770.72 = 421,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779,544/1,075,770.72 = 421,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779,544x = 1,075,770.72 × 421,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779,544x = 453,811,726,690.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,811,726,690.56/779,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,150.24

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