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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,109.92, 1,068,235.33 and 429,968.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,109.92, 1,068,235.33 and 429,968.15 is: 593,335.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,109.92 : 1,068,235.33 = 429,968.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,109.92/1,068,235.33 = 429,968.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,109.92x = 1,068,235.33 × 429,968.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,109.92x = 459,307,168,604.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,307,168,604.74/774,109.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,335.85

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