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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,241.60, 1,068,425.76 and 434,724.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,241.60, 1,068,425.76 and 434,724.16 is: 599,903.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,241.60 : 1,068,425.76 = 434,724.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,241.60/1,068,425.76 = 434,724.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,241.60x = 1,068,425.76 × 434,724.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,241.60x = 464,470,491,038.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,470,491,038.36/774,241.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,903.82

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