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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,339.72, 1,068,473.34 and 434,742.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,339.72, 1,068,473.34 and 434,742.36 is: 599,879.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,339.72 : 1,068,473.34 = 434,742.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,339.72/1,068,473.34 = 434,742.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,339.72x = 1,068,473.34 × 434,742.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,339.72x = 464,510,621,428.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,510,621,428.68/774,339.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,879.63

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