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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,936.60, 1,068,059.24 and 429,778.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,936.60, 1,068,059.24 and 429,778.29 is: 593,108.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,936.60 : 1,068,059.24 = 429,778.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,936.60/1,068,059.24 = 429,778.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,936.60x = 1,068,059.24 × 429,778.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,936.60x = 459,028,673,785.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,028,673,785.90/773,936.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,108.88

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