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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,267.42, 1,058,804.76 and 423,117.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,267.42, 1,058,804.76 and 423,117.87 is: 583,889.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,267.42 : 1,058,804.76 = 423,117.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,267.42/1,058,804.76 = 423,117.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,267.42x = 1,058,804.76 × 423,117.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,267.42x = 447,999,214,797.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,999,214,797.06/767,267.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,889.28

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