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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779,597.63, 1,075,844.73 and 421,901.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779,597.63, 1,075,844.73 and 421,901.63 is: 582,224.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779,597.63 : 1,075,844.73 = 421,901.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779,597.63/1,075,844.73 = 421,901.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779,597.63x = 1,075,844.73 × 421,901.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779,597.63x = 453,900,639,834.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,900,639,834.69/779,597.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,224.25

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