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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,707.20, 1,055,292.48 and 425,155.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,707.20, 1,055,292.48 and 425,155.20 is: 586,712.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,707.20 : 1,055,292.48 = 425,155.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,707.20/1,055,292.48 = 425,155.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,707.20x = 1,055,292.48 × 425,155.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,707.20x = 448,663,085,392.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,663,085,392.90/764,707.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,712.25

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