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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,593.88, 1,064,770.20 and 432,045.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,593.88, 1,064,770.20 and 432,045.12 is: 596,205.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,593.88 : 1,064,770.20 = 432,045.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,593.88/1,064,770.20 = 432,045.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,593.88x = 1,064,770.20 × 432,045.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,593.88x = 460,028,768,831.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,028,768,831.42/771,593.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,205.83

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