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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,737.04, 1,059,452.52 and 423,572.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,737.04, 1,059,452.52 and 423,572.72 is: 584,516.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,737.04 : 1,059,452.52 = 423,572.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,737.04/1,059,452.52 = 423,572.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,737.04x = 1,059,452.52 × 423,572.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,737.04x = 448,755,185,607.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,755,185,607.25/767,737.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,516.78

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