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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,956.08, 1,055,624.40 and 425,417.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,956.08, 1,055,624.40 and 425,417.04 is: 587,067.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,956.08 : 1,055,624.40 = 425,417.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,956.08/1,055,624.40 = 425,417.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,956.08x = 1,055,624.40 × 425,417.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,956.08x = 449,080,607,599.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,080,607,599.78/764,956.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,067.18

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