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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,276.83, 1,071,261.78 and 432,105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,276.83, 1,071,261.78 and 432,105.28 is: 596,305.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,276.83 : 1,071,261.78 = 432,105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,276.83/1,071,261.78 = 432,105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,276.83x = 1,071,261.78 × 432,105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,276.83x = 462,897,871,400.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,897,871,400.20/776,276.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,305.15

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