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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,429.24, 1,061,867.33 and 425,257.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,429.24, 1,061,867.33 and 425,257.77 is: 586,886.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,429.24 : 1,061,867.33 = 425,257.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,429.24/1,061,867.33 = 425,257.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,429.24x = 1,061,867.33 × 425,257.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,429.24x = 451,567,332,791.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,567,332,791.65/769,429.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,886.11

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