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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,787.72, 1,069,501.69 and 425,541.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,787.72, 1,069,501.69 and 425,541.38 is: 636,716.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,787.72 : 1,069,501.69 = 425,541.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,787.72/1,069,501.69 = 425,541.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,787.72x = 1,069,501.69 × 425,541.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,787.72x = 455,117,221,878.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,117,221,878.50/714,787.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,716.62

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