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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,517.62, 1,072,979.31 and 433,375.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,517.62, 1,072,979.31 and 433,375.40 is: 598,060.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,517.62 : 1,072,979.31 = 433,375.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,517.62/1,072,979.31 = 433,375.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,517.62x = 1,072,979.31 × 433,375.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,517.62x = 465,002,836,579.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,002,836,579.54/777,517.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,060.83

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