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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,428.43, 1,061,866.21 and 425,256.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,428.43, 1,061,866.21 and 425,256.95 is: 586,884.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,428.43 : 1,061,866.21 = 425,256.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,428.43/1,061,866.21 = 425,256.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,428.43x = 1,061,866.21 × 425,256.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,428.43x = 451,565,985,772.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,565,985,772.66/769,428.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,884.98

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