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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,812.73, 1,062,322.68 and 425,639.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,812.73, 1,062,322.68 and 425,639.59 is: 587,372.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,812.73 : 1,062,322.68 = 425,639.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,812.73/1,062,322.68 = 425,639.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,812.73x = 1,062,322.68 × 425,639.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,812.73x = 452,166,589,962.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,166,589,962.90/769,812.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,372.19

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