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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,240.40, 1,058,854.81 and 423,143.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,240.40, 1,058,854.81 and 423,143.65 is: 583,973.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,240.40 : 1,058,854.81 = 423,143.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,240.40/1,058,854.81 = 423,143.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,240.40x = 1,058,854.81 × 423,143.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,240.40x = 448,047,683,829.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,047,683,829.18/767,240.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,973.01

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