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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,409.30, 755,363.55 and 425,426.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,409.30, 755,363.55 and 425,426.90 is: 639,621.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,409.30 : 755,363.55 = 425,426.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,409.30/755,363.55 = 425,426.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,409.30x = 755,363.55 × 425,426.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,409.30x = 321,351,973,449.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,351,973,449.50/502,409.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,621.86

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