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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,131.91, 1,061,423.45 and 424,990.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,131.91, 1,061,423.45 and 424,990.11 is: 586,498.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,131.91 : 1,061,423.45 = 424,990.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,131.91/1,061,423.45 = 424,990.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,131.91x = 1,061,423.45 × 424,990.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,131.91x = 451,094,469,834.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,094,469,834.56/769,131.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,498.19

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