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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772,172.46, 1,065,637.62 and 428,045.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772,172.46, 1,065,637.62 and 428,045.04 is: 590,724.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772,172.46 : 1,065,637.62 = 428,045.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772,172.46/1,065,637.62 = 428,045.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772,172.46x = 1,065,637.62 × 428,045.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772,172.46x = 456,140,897,678.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,140,897,678.41/772,172.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,724.12

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