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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,920.68, 1,059,729.72 and 423,756.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,920.68, 1,059,729.72 and 423,756.54 is: 584,783.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,920.68 : 1,059,729.72 = 423,756.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,920.68/1,059,729.72 = 423,756.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,920.68x = 1,059,729.72 × 423,756.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,920.68x = 449,067,399,482.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,067,399,482.37/767,920.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,783.57

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