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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,586.92, 1,062,010.34 and 430,057.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,586.92, 1,062,010.34 and 430,057.96 is: 593,469.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,586.92 : 1,062,010.34 = 430,057.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,586.92/1,062,010.34 = 430,057.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,586.92x = 1,062,010.34 × 430,057.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,586.92x = 456,726,000,319.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,726,000,319.31/769,586.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,469.03

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