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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,932.35, 1,055,607.71 and 425,400.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,932.35, 1,055,607.71 and 425,400.60 is: 587,053.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,932.35 : 1,055,607.71 = 425,400.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,932.35/1,055,607.71 = 425,400.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,932.35x = 1,055,607.71 × 425,400.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,932.35x = 449,056,151,071.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,056,151,071.62/764,932.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,053.42

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