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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,634.69, 1,062,088.93 and 425,479.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,634.69, 1,062,088.93 and 425,479.37 is: 587,157.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,634.69 : 1,062,088.93 = 425,479.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,634.69/1,062,088.93 = 425,479.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,634.69x = 1,062,088.93 × 425,479.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,634.69x = 451,896,924,041.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,896,924,041.78/769,634.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,157.69

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