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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,283.40, 1,067,128.78 and 429,171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,283.40, 1,067,128.78 and 429,171.16 is: 592,254.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,283.40 : 1,067,128.78 = 429,171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,283.40/1,067,128.78 = 429,171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,283.40x = 1,067,128.78 × 429,171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,283.40x = 457,980,896,381.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,980,896,381.99/773,283.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,254.92

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