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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,325.81, 1,061,613.99 and 425,157.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,325.81, 1,061,613.99 and 425,157.62 is: 586,686.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,325.81 : 1,061,613.99 = 425,157.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,325.81/1,061,613.99 = 425,157.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,325.81x = 1,061,613.99 × 425,157.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,325.81x = 451,353,272,039.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,353,272,039.03/769,325.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,686.77

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