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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,998.60, 1,055,735.40 and 425,459.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,998.60, 1,055,735.40 and 425,459.56 is: 587,154.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,998.60 : 1,055,735.40 = 425,459.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,998.60/1,055,735.40 = 425,459.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,998.60x = 1,055,735.40 × 425,459.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,998.60x = 449,172,718,760.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,172,718,760.42/764,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,154.96

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