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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,430.91, 1,061,869.62 and 425,259.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,430.91, 1,061,869.62 and 425,259.42 is: 586,888.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,430.91 : 1,061,869.62 = 425,259.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,430.91/1,061,869.62 = 425,259.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,430.91x = 1,061,869.62 × 425,259.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,430.91x = 451,570,058,716.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,570,058,716.82/769,430.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,888.38

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