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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,697.26, 1,071,773.98 and 432,507.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,697.26, 1,071,773.98 and 432,507.20 is: 596,821.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,697.26 : 1,071,773.98 = 432,507.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,697.26/1,071,773.98 = 432,507.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,697.26x = 1,071,773.98 × 432,507.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,697.26x = 463,549,956,682.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,549,956,682.52/776,697.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,821.93

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