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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,241.28, 1,058,856.02 and 423,144.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,241.28, 1,058,856.02 and 423,144.52 is: 583,974.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,241.28 : 1,058,856.02 = 423,144.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,241.28/1,058,856.02 = 423,144.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,241.28x = 1,058,856.02 × 423,144.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,241.28x = 448,049,120,216.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,049,120,216.29/767,241.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,974.21

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