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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,431.49, 1,061,870.42 and 425,260.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,431.49, 1,061,870.42 and 425,260.01 is: 586,889.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,431.49 : 1,061,870.42 = 425,260.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,431.49/1,061,870.42 = 425,260.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,431.49x = 1,061,870.42 × 425,260.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,431.49x = 451,571,029,145.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,571,029,145.73/769,431.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,889.20

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