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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,099.81, 1,061,368.86 and 424,943.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,099.81, 1,061,368.86 and 424,943.66 is: 586,428.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,099.81 : 1,061,368.86 = 424,943.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,099.81/1,061,368.86 = 424,943.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,099.81x = 1,061,368.86 × 424,943.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,099.81x = 451,021,967,978.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,021,967,978.43/769,099.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,428.40

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