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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,767.04, 1,062,315.54 and 425,596.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,767.04, 1,062,315.54 and 425,596.60 is: 587,343.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,767.04 : 1,062,315.54 = 425,596.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,767.04/1,062,315.54 = 425,596.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,767.04x = 1,062,315.54 × 425,596.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,767.04x = 452,117,881,951.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,117,881,951.16/769,767.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,343.78

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