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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,643.24, 1,062,015.66 and 425,432.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,643.24, 1,062,015.66 and 425,432.66 is: 587,046.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,643.24 : 1,062,015.66 = 425,432.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,643.24/1,062,015.66 = 425,432.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,643.24x = 1,062,015.66 × 425,432.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,643.24x = 451,816,147,195.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,816,147,195.46/769,643.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,046.21

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