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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,210.61, 1,061,510.59 and 429,678.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,210.61, 1,061,510.59 and 429,678.86 is: 592,956.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,210.61 : 1,061,510.59 = 429,678.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,210.61/1,061,510.59 = 429,678.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,210.61x = 1,061,510.59 × 429,678.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,210.61x = 456,108,654,881.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,108,654,881.57/769,210.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,956.79

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