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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,850.32, 1,065,141 and 432,317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,850.32, 1,065,141 and 432,317.52 is: 596,591.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,850.32 : 1,065,141 = 432,317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,850.32/1,065,141 = 432,317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,850.32x = 1,065,141 × 432,317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,850.32x = 460,479,115,570.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,479,115,570.32/771,850.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,591.21

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