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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,151.75, 1,079,369.42 and 424,455.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,151.75, 1,079,369.42 and 424,455.75 is: 585,748.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,151.75 : 1,079,369.42 = 424,455.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,151.75/1,079,369.42 = 424,455.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,151.75x = 1,079,369.42 × 424,455.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,151.75x = 458,144,554,570.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,144,554,570.89/782,151.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,748.94

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