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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,113.82, 1,059,916.68 and 423,943.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,113.82, 1,059,916.68 and 423,943.41 is: 584,997.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,113.82 : 1,059,916.68 = 423,943.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,113.82/1,059,916.68 = 423,943.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,113.82x = 1,059,916.68 × 423,943.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,113.82x = 449,344,691,635.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,344,691,635.08/768,113.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,997.54

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