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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,936.10, 1,055,612.88 and 425,404.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,936.10, 1,055,612.88 and 425,404.35 is: 587,058.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,936.10 : 1,055,612.88 = 425,404.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,936.10/1,055,612.88 = 425,404.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,936.10x = 1,055,612.88 × 425,404.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,936.10x = 449,062,311,068.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,062,311,068.03/764,936.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,058.59

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