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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,018.62, 1,068,141.57 and 425,165.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,018.62, 1,068,141.57 and 425,165.90 is: 586,726.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,018.62 : 1,068,141.57 = 425,165.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,018.62/1,068,141.57 = 425,165.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,018.62x = 1,068,141.57 × 425,165.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,018.62x = 454,137,371,936.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,137,371,936.46/774,018.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,726.68

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