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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,693.93, 1,071,862.02 and 427,859.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,693.93, 1,071,862.02 and 427,859.63 is: 590,459.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,693.93 : 1,071,862.02 = 427,859.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,693.93/1,071,862.02 = 427,859.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,693.93x = 1,071,862.02 × 427,859.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,693.93x = 458,606,485,948.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,606,485,948.43/776,693.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,459.73

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