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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,112, 1,076,561.04 and 422,416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,112, 1,076,561.04 and 422,416 is: 582,937.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,112 : 1,076,561.04 = 422,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,112/1,076,561.04 = 422,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,112x = 1,076,561.04 × 422,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,112x = 454,756,608,272.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,756,608,272.64/780,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,937.59

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