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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772,516.72, 1,066,069.72 and 432,984.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772,516.72, 1,066,069.72 and 432,984.96 is: 597,517.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772,516.72 : 1,066,069.72 = 432,984.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772,516.72/1,066,069.72 = 432,984.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772,516.72x = 1,066,069.72 × 432,984.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772,516.72x = 461,592,155,071.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,592,155,071.41/772,516.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,517.37

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