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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,359.32, 1,056,246.34 and 425,828.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,359.32, 1,056,246.34 and 425,828.28 is: 587,671.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,359.32 : 1,056,246.34 = 425,828.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,359.32/1,056,246.34 = 425,828.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,359.32x = 1,056,246.34 × 425,828.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,359.32x = 449,779,562,218.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,779,562,218.50/765,359.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,671.11

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