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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,633, 1,064,854.08 and 432,109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,633, 1,064,854.08 and 432,109.08 is: 596,310.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,633 : 1,064,854.08 = 432,109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,633/1,064,854.08 = 432,109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,633x = 1,064,854.08 × 432,109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,633x = 460,133,116,843.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,133,116,843.05/771,633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,310.83

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