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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,305.53, 1,068,712.28 and 430,259.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,305.53, 1,068,712.28 and 430,259.45 is: 593,852.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,305.53 : 1,068,712.28 = 430,259.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,305.53/1,068,712.28 = 430,259.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,305.53x = 1,068,712.28 × 430,259.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,305.53x = 459,823,551,919.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,823,551,919.66/774,305.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,852.86

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