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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,013.48, 1,062,588 and 425,827.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,013.48, 1,062,588 and 425,827.08 is: 587,624.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,013.48 : 1,062,588 = 425,827.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,013.48/1,062,588 = 425,827.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,013.48x = 1,062,588 × 425,827.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,013.48x = 452,478,745,283.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,478,745,283.04/770,013.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,624.45

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