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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,547.46, 1,061,973.81 and 430,015.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,547.46, 1,061,973.81 and 430,015.71 is: 593,420.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,547.46 : 1,061,973.81 = 430,015.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,547.46/1,061,973.81 = 430,015.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,547.46x = 1,061,973.81 × 430,015.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,547.46x = 456,665,421,908.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,665,421,908.56/769,547.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,420.74

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