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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,789.55, 1,062,266.72 and 425,605.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,789.55, 1,062,266.72 and 425,605.56 is: 587,311.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,789.55 : 1,062,266.72 = 425,605.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,789.55/1,062,266.72 = 425,605.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,789.55x = 1,062,266.72 × 425,605.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,789.55x = 452,106,622,234.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,106,622,234.96/769,789.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,311.98

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