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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,779.04, 1,059,818.90 and 596,392.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,779.04, 1,059,818.90 and 596,392.86 is: 822,171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,779.04 : 1,059,818.90 = 596,392.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,779.04/1,059,818.90 = 596,392.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,779.04x = 1,059,818.90 × 596,392.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,779.04x = 632,068,424,853.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,068,424,853.05/768,779.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,171.77

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