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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,750.96, 1,073,329.38 and 433,586.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,750.96, 1,073,329.38 and 433,586.82 is: 598,368.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,750.96 : 1,073,329.38 = 433,586.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,750.96/1,073,329.38 = 433,586.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,750.96x = 1,073,329.38 × 433,586.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,750.96x = 465,381,472,686.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,381,472,686.77/777,750.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,368.24

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