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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,217.52, 1,068,392.64 and 434,700.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,217.52, 1,068,392.64 and 434,700.08 is: 599,870.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,217.52 : 1,068,392.64 = 434,700.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,217.52/1,068,392.64 = 434,700.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,217.52x = 1,068,392.64 × 434,700.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,217.52x = 464,430,366,079.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,430,366,079.41/774,217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,870.65

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