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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,071.30, 1,064,078.25 and 431,539.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,071.30, 1,064,078.25 and 431,539.55 is: 595,524.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,071.30 : 1,064,078.25 = 431,539.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,071.30/1,064,078.25 = 431,539.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,071.30x = 1,064,078.25 × 431,539.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,071.30x = 459,191,843,849.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,191,843,849.40/771,071.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,524.50

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