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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,723.16, 1,067,689.84 and 429,539

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,723.16, 1,067,689.84 and 429,539 is: 592,737.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,723.16 : 1,067,689.84 = 429,539 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,723.16/1,067,689.84 = 429,539/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,723.16x = 1,067,689.84 × 429,539
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,723.16x = 458,614,426,183.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,614,426,183.76/773,723.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,737.11

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