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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,828.06, 1,077,498 and 431,947.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,828.06, 1,077,498 and 431,947.62 is: 596,062.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,828.06 : 1,077,498 = 431,947.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,828.06/1,077,498 = 431,947.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,828.06x = 1,077,498 × 431,947.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,828.06x = 465,422,696,654.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,422,696,654.76/780,828.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,062.98

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