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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,172.66, 1,064,217.41 and 431,640.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,172.66, 1,064,217.41 and 431,640.91 is: 595,663.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,172.66 : 1,064,217.41 = 431,640.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,172.66/1,064,217.41 = 431,640.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,172.66x = 1,064,217.41 × 431,640.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,172.66x = 459,359,771,290.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,359,771,290.24/771,172.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,663.97

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