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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,025, 1,068,150.36 and 425,172.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,025, 1,068,150.36 and 425,172.28 is: 586,735.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,025 : 1,068,150.36 = 425,172.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,025/1,068,150.36 = 425,172.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,025x = 1,068,150.36 × 425,172.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,025x = 454,147,923,944.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,147,923,944.02/774,025
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,735.47

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