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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,968.80, 1,065,320.04 and 432,437.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,968.80, 1,065,320.04 and 432,437.32 is: 596,765.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,968.80 : 1,065,320.04 = 432,437.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,968.80/1,065,320.04 = 432,437.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,968.80x = 1,065,320.04 × 432,437.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,968.80x = 460,684,143,039.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,684,143,039.89/771,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,765.24

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