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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779,611.14, 1,075,863.39 and 421,915.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779,611.14, 1,075,863.39 and 421,915.14 is: 582,242.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779,611.14 : 1,075,863.39 = 421,915.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779,611.14/1,075,863.39 = 421,915.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779,611.14x = 1,075,863.39 × 421,915.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779,611.14x = 453,923,052,812.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,923,052,812.73/779,611.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,242.90

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