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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,707.43, 1,064,963.67 and 427,550.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,707.43, 1,064,963.67 and 427,550.58 is: 590,023.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,707.43 : 1,064,963.67 = 427,550.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,707.43/1,064,963.67 = 427,550.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,707.43x = 1,064,963.67 × 427,550.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,707.43x = 455,325,834,787.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,325,834,787.43/771,707.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,023.91

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