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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,859.41, 1,072,049.46 and 432,694.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,859.41, 1,072,049.46 and 432,694.28 is: 597,108.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,859.41 : 1,072,049.46 = 432,694.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,859.41/1,072,049.46 = 432,694.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,859.41x = 1,072,049.46 × 432,694.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,859.41x = 463,869,669,219.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,869,669,219.09/776,859.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,108.90

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