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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,668, 1,053,861.84 and 424,167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763,668, 1,053,861.84 and 424,167.84 is: 585,351.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763,668 : 1,053,861.84 = 424,167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763,668/1,053,861.84 = 424,167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763,668x = 1,053,861.84 × 424,167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763,668x = 447,014,300,331.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,014,300,331.23/763,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,351.62

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