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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,861, 1,067,928.16 and 434,329.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,861, 1,067,928.16 and 434,329.25 is: 599,374.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,861 : 1,067,928.16 = 434,329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,861/1,067,928.16 = 434,329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,861x = 1,067,928.16 × 434,329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,861x = 463,832,436,786.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,832,436,786.68/773,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,374.35

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