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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,548.96, 1,061,975.88 and 430,017.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,548.96, 1,061,975.88 and 430,017.21 is: 593,422.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,548.96 : 1,061,975.88 = 430,017.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,548.96/1,061,975.88 = 430,017.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,548.96x = 1,061,975.88 × 430,017.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,548.96x = 456,667,905,004.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,667,905,004.90/769,548.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,422.81

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