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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,550.76, 1,064,783.94 and 432,016.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,550.76, 1,064,783.94 and 432,016.04 is: 596,206.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,550.76 : 1,064,783.94 = 432,016.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,550.76/1,064,783.94 = 432,016.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,550.76x = 1,064,783.94 × 432,016.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,550.76x = 460,003,741,214.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,003,741,214.40/771,550.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,206.71

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