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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,101.76, 1,061,381.82 and 424,959.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,101.76, 1,061,381.82 and 424,959.86 is: 586,456.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,101.76 : 1,061,381.82 = 424,959.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,101.76/1,061,381.82 = 424,959.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,101.76x = 1,061,381.82 × 424,959.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,101.76x = 451,044,669,633.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,044,669,633.75/769,101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,456.43

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