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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,614.79, 1,064,816.79 and 427,449.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,614.79, 1,064,816.79 and 427,449.65 is: 589,874.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,614.79 : 1,064,816.79 = 427,449.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,614.79/1,064,816.79 = 427,449.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,614.79x = 1,064,816.79 × 427,449.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,614.79x = 455,155,558,875.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,155,558,875.54/771,614.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,874.07

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