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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,520.32, 1,064,686.79 and 427,355.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,520.32, 1,064,686.79 and 427,355.10 is: 589,743.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,520.32 : 1,064,686.79 = 427,355.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,520.32/1,064,686.79 = 427,355.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,520.32x = 1,064,686.79 × 427,355.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,520.32x = 454,999,330,677.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,999,330,677.52/771,520.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,743.81

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