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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,434.90, 1,061,875.14 and 425,263.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,434.90, 1,061,875.14 and 425,263.42 is: 586,893.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,434.90 : 1,061,875.14 = 425,263.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,434.90/1,061,875.14 = 425,263.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,434.90x = 1,061,875.14 × 425,263.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,434.90x = 451,576,653,649.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,576,653,649.38/769,434.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,893.91

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