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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,435.25, 1,061,875.61 and 425,263.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,435.25, 1,061,875.61 and 425,263.77 is: 586,894.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,435.25 : 1,061,875.61 = 425,263.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,435.25/1,061,875.61 = 425,263.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,435.25x = 1,061,875.61 × 425,263.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,435.25x = 451,577,223,053.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,577,223,053.33/769,435.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,894.38

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