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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,406.80, 755,359.80 and 425,424.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,406.80, 755,359.80 and 425,424.40 is: 639,618.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,406.80 : 755,359.80 = 425,424.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,406.80/755,359.80 = 425,424.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,406.80x = 755,359.80 × 425,424.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,406.80x = 321,348,489,699.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,348,489,699.12/502,406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,618.11

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