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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,837, 1,067,897.28 and 429,673.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,837, 1,067,897.28 and 429,673.67 is: 592,950.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,837 : 1,067,897.28 = 429,673.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,837/1,067,897.28 = 429,673.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,837x = 1,067,897.28 × 429,673.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,837x = 458,847,343,480.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,847,343,480.62/773,837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,950.90

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