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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,072.11, 1,064,079.36 and 431,540.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,072.11, 1,064,079.36 and 431,540.36 is: 595,525.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,072.11 : 1,064,079.36 = 431,540.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,072.11/1,064,079.36 = 431,540.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,072.11x = 1,064,079.36 × 431,540.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,072.11x = 459,193,184,762.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,193,184,762.57/771,072.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,525.61

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