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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,017.40, 1,063,981.17 and 426,868.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,017.40, 1,063,981.17 and 426,868.65 is: 589,066.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,017.40 : 1,063,981.17 = 426,868.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,017.40/1,063,981.17 = 426,868.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,017.40x = 1,063,981.17 × 426,868.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,017.40x = 454,180,205,663.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,180,205,663.32/771,017.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,066.09

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