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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755,023, 2,632,534.50 and 425,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755,023, 2,632,534.50 and 425,327 is: 637,990.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755,023 : 2,632,534.50 = 425,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755,023/2,632,534.50 = 425,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755,023x = 2,632,534.50 × 425,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755,023x = 1,119,688,001,281.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,688,001,281.50/1,755,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,990.50

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