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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,653, 1,064,881.68 and 432,129.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,653, 1,064,881.68 and 432,129.08 is: 596,338.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,653 : 1,064,881.68 = 432,129.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,653/1,064,881.68 = 432,129.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,653x = 1,064,881.68 × 432,129.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,653x = 460,166,340,687.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,166,340,687.25/771,653
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,338.43

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