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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,751.93, 1,062,239.32 and 430,251.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,751.93, 1,062,239.32 and 430,251.77 is: 593,737.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,751.93 : 1,062,239.32 = 430,251.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,751.93/1,062,239.32 = 430,251.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,751.93x = 1,062,239.32 × 430,251.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,751.93x = 457,030,350,787.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,030,350,787.01/769,751.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,737.19

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