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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,923.04, 1,065,252.24 and 432,384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,923.04, 1,065,252.24 and 432,384 is: 596,689.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,923.04 : 1,065,252.24 = 432,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,923.04/1,065,252.24 = 432,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,923.04x = 1,065,252.24 × 432,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,923.04x = 460,598,024,540.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,598,024,540.16/771,923.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,689.05

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