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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,430.40, 1,061,868.92 and 425,258.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,430.40, 1,061,868.92 and 425,258.92 is: 586,887.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,430.40 : 1,061,868.92 = 425,258.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,430.40/1,061,868.92 = 425,258.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,430.40x = 1,061,868.92 × 425,258.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,430.40x = 451,569,230,100.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,569,230,100.77/769,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,887.69

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