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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,024.92, 1,068,118.75 and 429,882.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,024.92, 1,068,118.75 and 429,882.70 is: 593,218.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,024.92 : 1,068,118.75 = 429,882.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,024.92/1,068,118.75 = 429,882.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,024.92x = 1,068,118.75 × 429,882.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,024.92x = 459,165,774,151.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,165,774,151.61/774,024.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,218.34

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