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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,567.33, 1,072,912.82 and 433,327.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,567.33, 1,072,912.82 and 433,327.86 is: 597,919.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,567.33 : 1,072,912.82 = 433,327.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,567.33/1,072,912.82 = 433,327.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,567.33x = 1,072,912.82 × 433,327.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,567.33x = 464,923,014,090.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,923,014,090.53/777,567.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,919.94

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