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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,428.64, 750,327.60 and 424,553.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,428.64, 750,327.60 and 424,553.69 is: 636,562.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,428.64 : 750,327.60 = 424,553.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,428.64/750,327.60 = 424,553.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,428.64x = 750,327.60 × 424,553.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,428.64x = 318,554,351,288.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,554,351,288.84/500,428.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,562.99

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