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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,994.01, 1,062,598.79 and 425,812.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,994.01, 1,062,598.79 and 425,812.16 is: 587,624.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,994.01 : 1,062,598.79 = 425,812.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,994.01/1,062,598.79 = 425,812.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,994.01x = 1,062,598.79 × 425,812.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,994.01x = 452,467,478,541.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,467,478,541.23/769,994.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,624.67

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