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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,223.34, 1,064,287.53 and 427,059.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,223.34, 1,064,287.53 and 427,059.25 is: 589,341.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,223.34 : 1,064,287.53 = 427,059.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,223.34/1,064,287.53 = 427,059.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,223.34x = 1,064,287.53 × 427,059.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,223.34x = 454,513,832,753.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,513,832,753.08/771,223.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,341.39

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