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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,156.74, 1,064,196 and 431,624.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,156.74, 1,064,196 and 431,624.99 is: 595,642.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,156.74 : 1,064,196 = 431,624.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,156.74/1,064,196 = 431,624.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,156.74x = 1,064,196 × 431,624.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,156.74x = 459,333,582,537.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,333,582,537.06/771,156.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,642.31

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