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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,763.56, 675,173.28 and 424,265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,763.56, 675,173.28 and 424,265.52 is: 635,483.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,763.56 : 675,173.28 = 424,265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,763.56/675,173.28 = 424,265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,763.56x = 675,173.28 × 424,265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,763.56x = 286,452,742,729.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,452,742,729.31/450,763.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,483.36

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