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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,912.83, 1,062,486.59 and 425,771.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,912.83, 1,062,486.59 and 425,771.92 is: 587,569.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,912.83 : 1,062,486.59 = 425,771.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,912.83/1,062,486.59 = 425,771.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,912.83x = 1,062,486.59 × 425,771.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,912.83x = 452,376,955,398.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,376,955,398.55/769,912.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,569.06

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