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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,992.60, 1,059,889.26 and 423,895.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,992.60, 1,059,889.26 and 423,895.96 is: 585,009.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,992.60 : 1,059,889.26 = 423,895.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,992.60/1,059,889.26 = 423,895.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,992.60x = 1,059,889.26 × 423,895.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,992.60x = 449,282,775,361.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,282,775,361.39/767,992.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,009.25

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