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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,542.96, 1,061,967.60 and 430,011.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,542.96, 1,061,967.60 and 430,011.21 is: 593,414.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,542.96 : 1,061,967.60 = 430,011.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,542.96/1,061,967.60 = 430,011.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,542.96x = 1,061,967.60 × 430,011.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,542.96x = 456,657,972,656.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,657,972,656.80/769,542.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,414.53

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