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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,258.30, 1,064,308.98 and 427,073.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,258.30, 1,064,308.98 and 427,073.91 is: 589,346.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,258.30 : 1,064,308.98 = 427,073.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,258.30/1,064,308.98 = 427,073.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,258.30x = 1,064,308.98 × 427,073.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,258.30x = 454,538,597,536.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,538,597,536.71/771,258.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,346.78

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