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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,790.86, 1,059,544.36 and 423,629.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,790.86, 1,059,544.36 and 423,629.96 is: 584,605.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,790.86 : 1,059,544.36 = 423,629.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,790.86/1,059,544.36 = 423,629.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,790.86x = 1,059,544.36 × 423,629.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,790.86x = 448,854,734,845.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,854,734,845.03/767,790.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,605.47

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