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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755,059, 2,632,588.52 and 425,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755,059, 2,632,588.52 and 425,363 is: 638,044.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755,059 : 2,632,588.52 = 425,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755,059/2,632,588.52 = 425,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755,059x = 2,632,588.52 × 425,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755,059x = 1,119,805,750,632.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,805,750,632.76/1,755,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,044.50

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