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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,527.97, 1,059,205.55 and 423,374.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,527.97, 1,059,205.55 and 423,374.36 is: 584,265.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,527.97 : 1,059,205.55 = 423,374.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,527.97/1,059,205.55 = 423,374.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,527.97x = 1,059,205.55 × 423,374.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,527.97x = 448,440,471,839.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,440,471,839.70/767,527.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,265.97

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