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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772,737.73, 1,066,441.86 and 428,684.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772,737.73, 1,066,441.86 and 428,684.46 is: 591,619.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772,737.73 : 1,066,441.86 = 428,684.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772,737.73/1,066,441.86 = 428,684.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772,737.73x = 1,066,441.86 × 428,684.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772,737.73x = 457,167,054,264.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,167,054,264.82/772,737.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,619.95

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