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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,596.32, 1,068,921.60 and 430,423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,596.32, 1,068,921.60 and 430,423.36 is: 593,972.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,596.32 : 1,068,921.60 = 430,423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,596.32/1,068,921.60 = 430,423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,596.32x = 1,068,921.60 × 430,423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,596.32x = 460,088,826,648.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,088,826,648.58/774,596.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,972.39

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