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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,489.87, 1,068,782.58 and 430,328.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,489.87, 1,068,782.58 and 430,328.97 is: 593,846.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,489.87 : 1,068,782.58 = 430,328.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,489.87/1,068,782.58 = 430,328.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,489.87x = 1,068,782.58 × 430,328.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,489.87x = 459,928,106,805.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,928,106,805.34/774,489.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,846.51

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