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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,503.22, 1,061,912.16 and 429,971.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,503.22, 1,061,912.16 and 429,971.74 is: 593,359.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,503.22 : 1,061,912.16 = 429,971.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,503.22/1,061,912.16 = 429,971.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,503.22x = 1,061,912.16 × 429,971.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,503.22x = 456,592,219,162.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,592,219,162.36/769,503.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,359.73

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