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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,811.64, 1,062,343.98 and 430,272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,811.64, 1,062,343.98 and 430,272.60 is: 593,778.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,811.64 : 1,062,343.98 = 430,272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,811.64/1,062,343.98 = 430,272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,811.64x = 1,062,343.98 × 430,272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,811.64x = 457,097,506,368.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,097,506,368.95/769,811.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,778.38

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