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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,799.80, 1,062,280.86 and 425,615.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,799.80, 1,062,280.86 and 425,615.84 is: 587,326.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,799.80 : 1,062,280.86 = 425,615.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,799.80/1,062,280.86 = 425,615.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,799.80x = 1,062,280.86 × 425,615.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,799.80x = 452,123,560,544.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,123,560,544.82/769,799.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,326.16

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