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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,529.84, 1,061,946 and 429,998.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,529.84, 1,061,946 and 429,998.88 is: 593,395.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,529.84 : 1,061,946 = 429,998.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,529.84/1,061,946 = 429,998.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,529.84x = 1,061,946 × 429,998.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,529.84x = 456,635,590,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,635,590,620.48/769,529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,395.56

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