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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,997.39, 1,062,603.44 and 425,815.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,997.39, 1,062,603.44 and 425,815.53 is: 587,629.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,997.39 : 1,062,603.44 = 425,815.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,997.39/1,062,603.44 = 425,815.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,997.39x = 1,062,603.44 × 425,815.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,997.39x = 452,473,048,047.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,473,048,047.96/769,997.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,629.33

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