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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,994.49, 1,062,599.07 and 430,462.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,994.49, 1,062,599.07 and 430,462.74 is: 594,042.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,994.49 : 1,062,599.07 = 430,462.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,994.49/1,062,599.07 = 430,462.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,994.49x = 1,062,599.07 × 430,462.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,994.49x = 457,409,307,193.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,409,307,193.65/769,994.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,042.31

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