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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,057.92, 1,072,323.73 and 432,893.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,057.92, 1,072,323.73 and 432,893.37 is: 597,383.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,057.92 : 1,072,323.73 = 432,893.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,057.92/1,072,323.73 = 432,893.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,057.92x = 1,072,323.73 × 432,893.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,057.92x = 464,201,837,773.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,201,837,773.00/777,057.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,383.83

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