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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,419.23, 1,064,477.50 and 427,246.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,419.23, 1,064,477.50 and 427,246.14 is: 589,554.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,419.23 : 1,064,477.50 = 427,246.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,419.23/1,064,477.50 = 427,246.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,419.23x = 1,064,477.50 × 427,246.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,419.23x = 454,793,902,991.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,793,902,991.85/771,419.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,554.79

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