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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,032.75, 1,059,945.31 and 423,937

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,032.75, 1,059,945.31 and 423,937 is: 585,066.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,032.75 : 1,059,945.31 = 423,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,032.75/1,059,945.31 = 423,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,032.75x = 1,059,945.31 × 423,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,032.75x = 449,350,034,885.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,350,034,885.47/768,032.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,066.24

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