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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,421.87, 1,061,769.12 and 425,240.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,421.87, 1,061,769.12 and 425,240.01 is: 586,812.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,421.87 : 1,061,769.12 = 425,240.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,421.87/1,061,769.12 = 425,240.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,421.87x = 1,061,769.12 × 425,240.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,421.87x = 451,506,711,206.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,506,711,206.49/769,421.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,812.94

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