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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,751.75, 1,062,239.06 and 430,251.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,751.75, 1,062,239.06 and 430,251.59 is: 593,736.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,751.75 : 1,062,239.06 = 430,251.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,751.75/1,062,239.06 = 430,251.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,751.75x = 1,062,239.06 × 430,251.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,751.75x = 457,030,040,289.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,030,040,289.54/769,751.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,736.93

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