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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,231.60, 1,071,199.46 and 432,060.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,231.60, 1,071,199.46 and 432,060.12 is: 596,242.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,231.60 : 1,071,199.46 = 432,060.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,231.60/1,071,199.46 = 432,060.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,231.60x = 1,071,199.46 × 432,060.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,231.60x = 462,822,565,071.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,822,565,071.24/776,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,242.88

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