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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,854.82, 1,062,377.57 and 425,684.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,854.82, 1,062,377.57 and 425,684.74 is: 587,432.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,854.82 : 1,062,377.57 = 425,684.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,854.82/1,062,377.57 = 425,684.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,854.82x = 1,062,377.57 × 425,684.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,854.82x = 452,237,914,355.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,237,914,355.39/769,854.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,432.73

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