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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,658.99, 1,068,961.21 and 430,473.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,658.99, 1,068,961.21 and 430,473.03 is: 594,014.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,658.99 : 1,068,961.21 = 430,473.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,658.99/1,068,961.21 = 430,473.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,658.99x = 1,068,961.21 × 430,473.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,658.99x = 460,158,971,021.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,158,971,021.17/774,658.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,014.89

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