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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,984.94, 1,068,068.34 and 429,838.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,984.94, 1,068,068.34 and 429,838.62 is: 593,160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,984.94 : 1,068,068.34 = 429,838.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,984.94/1,068,068.34 = 429,838.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,984.94x = 1,068,068.34 × 429,838.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,984.94x = 459,097,021,331.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,097,021,331.29/773,984.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,160.15

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