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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,850.91, 1,072,037.76 and 432,685.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,850.91, 1,072,037.76 and 432,685.78 is: 597,097.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,850.91 : 1,072,037.76 = 432,685.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,850.91/1,072,037.76 = 432,685.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,850.91x = 1,072,037.76 × 432,685.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,850.91x = 463,855,494,375.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,855,494,375.05/776,850.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,097.19

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