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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,865.58, 1,062,321.74 and 425,655

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,865.58, 1,062,321.74 and 425,655 is: 587,352.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,865.58 : 1,062,321.74 = 425,655 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,865.58/1,062,321.74 = 425,655/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,865.58x = 1,062,321.74 × 425,655
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,865.58x = 452,182,560,239.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,182,560,239.70/769,865.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,352.61

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