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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,789.36, 1,059,542.30 and 423,628.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,789.36, 1,059,542.30 and 423,628.46 is: 584,603.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,789.36 : 1,059,542.30 = 423,628.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,789.36/1,059,542.30 = 423,628.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,789.36x = 1,059,542.30 × 423,628.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,789.36x = 448,852,272,853.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,852,272,853.86/767,789.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,603.40

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