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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,738.04, 1,059,453.90 and 423,573.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,738.04, 1,059,453.90 and 423,573.72 is: 584,518.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,738.04 : 1,059,453.90 = 423,573.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,738.04/1,059,453.90 = 423,573.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,738.04x = 1,059,453.90 × 423,573.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,738.04x = 448,756,829,591.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,756,829,591.51/767,738.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,518.16

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