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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,143.48, 1,053,085.32 and 423,585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763,143.48, 1,053,085.32 and 423,585 is: 584,518.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763,143.48 : 1,053,085.32 = 423,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763,143.48/1,053,085.32 = 423,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763,143.48x = 1,053,085.32 × 423,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763,143.48x = 446,071,145,272.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,071,145,272.20/763,143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,518.06

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