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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,936.95, 1,063,883.77 and 431,407.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,936.95, 1,063,883.77 and 431,407.99 is: 595,337.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,936.95 : 1,063,883.77 = 431,407.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,936.95/1,063,883.77 = 431,407.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,936.95x = 1,063,883.77 × 431,407.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,936.95x = 458,967,958,809.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,967,958,809.32/770,936.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,337.87

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