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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,597.88, 1,064,775.72 and 432,049.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,597.88, 1,064,775.72 and 432,049.12 is: 596,211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,597.88 : 1,064,775.72 = 432,049.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,597.88/1,064,775.72 = 432,049.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,597.88x = 1,064,775.72 × 432,049.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,597.88x = 460,035,412,823.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,035,412,823.37/771,597.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,211.35

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