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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,838.62, 1,067,899.52 and 429,675.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,838.62, 1,067,899.52 and 429,675.29 is: 592,953.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,838.62 : 1,067,899.52 = 429,675.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,838.62/1,067,899.52 = 429,675.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,838.62x = 1,067,899.52 × 429,675.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,838.62x = 458,850,039,690.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,850,039,690.80/773,838.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,953.14

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