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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,566.83, 1,072,912.12 and 433,327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,566.83, 1,072,912.12 and 433,327.36 is: 597,919.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,566.83 : 1,072,912.12 = 433,327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,566.83/1,072,912.12 = 433,327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,566.83x = 1,072,912.12 × 433,327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,566.83x = 464,922,176,471.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,922,176,471.60/777,566.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,919.25

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