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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,329.31, 1,061,618.82 and 425,161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,329.31, 1,061,618.82 and 425,161.12 is: 586,691.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,329.31 : 1,061,618.82 = 425,161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,329.31/1,061,618.82 = 425,161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,329.31x = 1,061,618.82 × 425,161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,329.31x = 451,359,041,216.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,359,041,216.18/769,329.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,691.60

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