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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,591.50, 1,055,137.49 and 425,059.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,591.50, 1,055,137.49 and 425,059.75 is: 586,583.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,591.50 : 1,055,137.49 = 425,059.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,591.50/1,055,137.49 = 425,059.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,591.50x = 1,055,137.49 × 425,059.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,591.50x = 448,496,477,715.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,496,477,715.03/764,591.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,583.13

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