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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,566.96, 1,053,754.20 and 424,038

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763,566.96, 1,053,754.20 and 424,038 is: 585,190.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763,566.96 : 1,053,754.20 = 424,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763,566.96/1,053,754.20 = 424,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763,566.96x = 1,053,754.20 × 424,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763,566.96x = 446,831,823,459.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,831,823,459.60/763,566.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,190.10

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