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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,024.58, 1,068,189.36 and 429,862.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,024.58, 1,068,189.36 and 429,862.02 is: 593,229.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,024.58 : 1,068,189.36 = 429,862.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,024.58/1,068,189.36 = 429,862.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,024.58x = 1,068,189.36 × 429,862.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,024.58x = 459,174,036,032.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,174,036,032.11/774,024.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,229.27

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