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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,017.47, 1,054,348.21 and 424,485.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,017.47, 1,054,348.21 and 424,485.72 is: 585,792.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,017.47 : 1,054,348.21 = 424,485.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,017.47/1,054,348.21 = 424,485.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,017.47x = 1,054,348.21 × 424,485.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,017.47x = 447,555,759,052.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,555,759,052.56/764,017.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,792.57

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