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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,601.44, 1,064,828.88 and 432,138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,601.44, 1,064,828.88 and 432,138.72 is: 596,362.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,601.44 : 1,064,828.88 = 432,138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,601.44/1,064,828.88 = 432,138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,601.44x = 1,064,828.88 × 432,138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,601.44x = 460,153,789,222.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,153,789,222.23/771,601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,362.01

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