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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,079.80, 1,068,231.18 and 434,550.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,079.80, 1,068,231.18 and 434,550.48 is: 599,680.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,079.80 : 1,068,231.18 = 434,550.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,079.80/1,068,231.18 = 434,550.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,079.80x = 1,068,231.18 × 434,550.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,079.80x = 464,200,372,019.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,200,372,019.97/774,079.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,680.26

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