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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,429.74, 1,061,868.02 and 425,258.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,429.74, 1,061,868.02 and 425,258.27 is: 586,886.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,429.74 : 1,061,868.02 = 425,258.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,429.74/1,061,868.02 = 425,258.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,429.74x = 1,061,868.02 × 425,258.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,429.74x = 451,568,157,153.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,568,157,153.53/769,429.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,886.80

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