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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,595, 1,055,142.36 and 425,063.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,595, 1,055,142.36 and 425,063.25 is: 586,587.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,595 : 1,055,142.36 = 425,063.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,595/1,055,142.36 = 425,063.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,595x = 1,055,142.36 × 425,063.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,595x = 448,502,240,754.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,502,240,754.27/764,595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,587.99

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