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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,029.75, 1,059,941.17 and 423,934.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,029.75, 1,059,941.17 and 423,934.00 is: 585,062.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,029.75 : 1,059,941.17 = 423,934.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,029.75/1,059,941.17 = 423,934.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,029.75x = 1,059,941.17 × 423,934.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,029.75x = 449,345,102,612.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,345,102,612.70/768,029.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,062.11

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