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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,427.93, 1,061,865.52 and 425,256.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,427.93, 1,061,865.52 and 425,256.45 is: 586,884.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,427.93 : 1,061,865.52 = 425,256.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,427.93/1,061,865.52 = 425,256.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,427.93x = 1,061,865.52 × 425,256.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,427.93x = 451,565,159,286.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,565,159,286.32/769,427.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,884.29

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