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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,143.73, 1,053,085.66 and 423,585.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763,143.73, 1,053,085.66 and 423,585.25 is: 584,518.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763,143.73 : 1,053,085.66 = 423,585.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763,143.73/1,053,085.66 = 423,585.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763,143.73x = 1,053,085.66 × 423,585.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763,143.73x = 446,071,552,562.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,071,552,562.52/763,143.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,518.40

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