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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779,599, 1,075,846.70 and 421,903

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779,599, 1,075,846.70 and 421,903 is: 582,226.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779,599 : 1,075,846.70 = 421,903 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779,599/1,075,846.70 = 421,903/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779,599x = 1,075,846.70 × 421,903
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779,599x = 453,902,950,270.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,902,950,270.10/779,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,226.18

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