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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,582.71, 1,068,922.01 and 430,417.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,582.71, 1,068,922.01 and 430,417.28 is: 593,974.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,582.71 : 1,068,922.01 = 430,417.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,582.71/1,068,922.01 = 430,417.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,582.71x = 1,068,922.01 × 430,417.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,582.71x = 460,082,496,579.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,082,496,579.64/774,582.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,974.66

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