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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,902.94, 1,062,472.93 and 425,762.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,902.94, 1,062,472.93 and 425,762.16 is: 587,555.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,902.94 : 1,062,472.93 = 425,762.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,902.94/1,062,472.93 = 425,762.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,902.94x = 1,062,472.93 × 425,762.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,902.94x = 452,360,766,964.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,360,766,964.56/769,902.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,555.58

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