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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,155.48, 1,053,101.88 and 423,597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763,155.48, 1,053,101.88 and 423,597 is: 584,534.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763,155.48 : 1,053,101.88 = 423,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763,155.48/1,053,101.88 = 423,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763,155.48x = 1,053,101.88 × 423,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763,155.48x = 446,090,797,062.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,090,797,062.36/763,155.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,534.62

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