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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,061.26, 1,059,916.86 and 423,900.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,061.26, 1,059,916.86 and 423,900.36 is: 584,978.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,061.26 : 1,059,916.86 = 423,900.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,061.26/1,059,916.86 = 423,900.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,061.26x = 1,059,916.86 × 423,900.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,061.26x = 449,299,138,524.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,299,138,524.07/768,061.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,978.26

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