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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,393.44, 1,059,003.60 and 427,854.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,393.44, 1,059,003.60 and 427,854.88 is: 590,440.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,393.44 : 1,059,003.60 = 427,854.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,393.44/1,059,003.60 = 427,854.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,393.44x = 1,059,003.60 × 427,854.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,393.44x = 453,099,858,197.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,099,858,197.57/767,393.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,440.10

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