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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,123.28, 1,064,150 and 431,591.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,123.28, 1,064,150 and 431,591.52 is: 595,596.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,123.28 : 1,064,150 = 431,591.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,123.28/1,064,150 = 431,591.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,123.28x = 1,064,150 × 431,591.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,123.28x = 459,278,116,008
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,278,116,008/771,123.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,596.23

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