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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,609.35, 1,063,414.78 and 426,459.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,609.35, 1,063,414.78 and 426,459.84 is: 588,500.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,609.35 : 1,063,414.78 = 426,459.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,609.35/1,063,414.78 = 426,459.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,609.35x = 1,063,414.78 × 426,459.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,609.35x = 453,503,691,878.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,503,691,878.48/770,609.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,500.12

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