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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,599.37, 1,064,795.61 and 427,434.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,599.37, 1,064,795.61 and 427,434.24 is: 589,852.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,599.37 : 1,064,795.61 = 427,434.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,599.37/1,064,795.61 = 427,434.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,599.37x = 1,064,795.61 × 427,434.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,599.37x = 455,130,102,315.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,130,102,315.69/771,599.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,852.87

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