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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755,025, 2,632,537.50 and 425,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755,025, 2,632,537.50 and 425,329 is: 637,993.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755,025 : 2,632,537.50 = 425,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755,025/2,632,537.50 = 425,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755,025x = 2,632,537.50 × 425,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755,025x = 1,119,694,542,337.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,694,542,337.50/1,755,025
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,993.50

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