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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,441.16, 1,061,883.74 and 425,269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,441.16, 1,061,883.74 and 425,269.72 is: 586,902.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,441.16 : 1,061,883.74 = 425,269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,441.16/1,061,883.74 = 425,269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,441.16x = 1,061,883.74 × 425,269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,441.16x = 451,587,000,782.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,587,000,782.35/769,441.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,902.58

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