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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,787.82, 1,062,264.29 and 425,603.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,787.82, 1,062,264.29 and 425,603.84 is: 587,309.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,787.82 : 1,062,264.29 = 425,603.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,787.82/1,062,264.29 = 425,603.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,787.82x = 1,062,264.29 × 425,603.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,787.82x = 452,103,753,479.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,103,753,479.53/769,787.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,309.57

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