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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,123.86, 1,053,058.22 and 423,565.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763,123.86, 1,053,058.22 and 423,565.38 is: 584,490.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763,123.86 : 1,053,058.22 = 423,565.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763,123.86/1,053,058.22 = 423,565.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763,123.86x = 1,053,058.22 × 423,565.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763,123.86x = 446,039,002,998.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,039,002,998.60/763,123.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,490.97

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