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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,265.02, 1,058,801.46 and 423,115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,265.02, 1,058,801.46 and 423,115.46 is: 583,885.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,265.02 : 1,058,801.46 = 423,115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,265.02/1,058,801.46 = 423,115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,265.02x = 1,058,801.46 × 423,115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,265.02x = 447,995,263,886.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,995,263,886.39/767,265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,885.95

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