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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,405.82, 1,061,747.00 and 425,223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,405.82, 1,061,747.00 and 425,223.96 is: 586,790.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,405.82 : 1,061,747.00 = 425,223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,405.82/1,061,747.00 = 425,223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,405.82x = 1,061,747.00 × 425,223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,405.82x = 451,480,261,732.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,480,261,732.00/769,405.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,790.81

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