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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,503, 1,053,677.88 and 423,993.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763,503, 1,053,677.88 and 423,993.12 is: 585,134.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763,503 : 1,053,677.88 = 423,993.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763,503/1,053,677.88 = 423,993.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763,503x = 1,053,677.88 × 423,993.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763,503x = 446,752,171,816.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,752,171,816.19/763,503
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,134.80

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