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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,266.67, 1,058,803.73 and 423,117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,266.67, 1,058,803.73 and 423,117.12 is: 583,888.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,266.67 : 1,058,803.73 = 423,117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,266.67/1,058,803.73 = 423,117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,266.67x = 1,058,803.73 × 423,117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,266.67x = 447,997,982,767.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,997,982,767.27/767,266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,888.24

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