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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,584.32, 1,068,905.04 and 430,411.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,584.32, 1,068,905.04 and 430,411.36 is: 593,955.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,584.32 : 1,068,905.04 = 430,411.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,584.32/1,068,905.04 = 430,411.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,584.32x = 1,068,905.04 × 430,411.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,584.32x = 460,068,871,977.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,068,871,977.25/774,584.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,955.83

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