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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,133.99, 1,068,287.63 and 429,950.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,133.99, 1,068,287.63 and 429,950.62 is: 593,322.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,133.99 : 1,068,287.63 = 429,950.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,133.99/1,068,287.63 = 429,950.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,133.99x = 1,068,287.63 × 429,950.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,133.99x = 459,310,928,856.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,310,928,856.83/774,133.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,322.26

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