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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,029.86, 1,068,188.22 and 429,871.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,029.86, 1,068,188.22 and 429,871.54 is: 593,237.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,029.86 : 1,068,188.22 = 429,871.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,029.86/1,068,188.22 = 429,871.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,029.86x = 1,068,188.22 × 429,871.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,029.86x = 459,183,715,141.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,183,715,141.26/774,029.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,237.73

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