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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,426.86, 1,064,545.53 and 427,249.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,426.86, 1,064,545.53 and 427,249.13 is: 589,590.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,426.86 : 1,064,545.53 = 427,249.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,426.86/1,064,545.53 = 427,249.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,426.86x = 1,064,545.53 × 427,249.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,426.86x = 454,826,151,537.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,826,151,537.89/771,426.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,590.76

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