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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,162.32, 1,064,193 and 426,965.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,162.32, 1,064,193 and 426,965.24 is: 589,205.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,162.32 : 1,064,193 = 426,965.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,162.32/1,064,193 = 426,965.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,162.32x = 1,064,193 × 426,965.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,162.32x = 454,373,419,651.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,373,419,651.32/771,162.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,205.94

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