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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,693.16, 1,062,178.10 and 430,161.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,693.16, 1,062,178.10 and 430,161.40 is: 593,623.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,693.16 : 1,062,178.10 = 430,161.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,693.16/1,062,178.10 = 430,161.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,693.16x = 1,062,178.10 × 430,161.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,693.16x = 456,908,018,545.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,908,018,545.34/769,693.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,623.59

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