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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,268.50, 1,076,770.53 and 422,572.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,268.50, 1,076,770.53 and 422,572.50 is: 583,150.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,268.50 : 1,076,770.53 = 422,572.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,268.50/1,076,770.53 = 422,572.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,268.50x = 1,076,770.53 × 422,572.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,268.50x = 455,013,614,788.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,013,614,788.43/780,268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,150.05

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