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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,877.03, 1,068,017.36 and 429,779.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,877.03, 1,068,017.36 and 429,779.31 is: 593,132.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,877.03 : 1,068,017.36 = 429,779.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,877.03/1,068,017.36 = 429,779.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,877.03x = 1,068,017.36 × 429,779.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,877.03x = 459,011,764,048.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,011,764,048.82/773,877.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,132.69

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