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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,787.79, 1,062,264.30 and 425,603.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,787.79, 1,062,264.30 and 425,603.82 is: 587,309.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,787.79 : 1,062,264.30 = 425,603.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,787.79/1,062,264.30 = 425,603.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,787.79x = 1,062,264.30 × 425,603.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,787.79x = 452,103,743,929.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,103,743,929.63/769,787.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,309.58

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