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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,984.85, 1,072,096.75 and 432,812.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,984.85, 1,072,096.75 and 432,812.21 is: 597,201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,984.85 : 1,072,096.75 = 432,812.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,984.85/1,072,096.75 = 432,812.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,984.85x = 1,072,096.75 × 432,812.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,984.85x = 464,016,561,279.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,016,561,279.17/776,984.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,201.56

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