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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755,037.28, 2,632,555.92 and 425,341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755,037.28, 2,632,555.92 and 425,341.28 is: 638,011.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755,037.28 : 2,632,555.92 = 425,341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755,037.28/2,632,555.92 = 425,341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755,037.28x = 2,632,555.92 × 425,341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755,037.28x = 1,119,734,704,684.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,734,704,684.38/1,755,037.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,011.92

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