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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,182.52, 1,068,344.44 and 434,665.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,182.52, 1,068,344.44 and 434,665.08 is: 599,822.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,182.52 : 1,068,344.44 = 434,665.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,182.52/1,068,344.44 = 434,665.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,182.52x = 1,068,344.44 × 434,665.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,182.52x = 464,372,021,480.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,372,021,480.16/774,182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,822.41

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