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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,410.80, 755,365.80 and 425,428.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,410.80, 755,365.80 and 425,428.40 is: 639,624.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,410.80 : 755,365.80 = 425,428.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,410.80/755,365.80 = 425,428.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,410.80x = 755,365.80 × 425,428.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,410.80x = 321,354,063,708.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,354,063,708.72/502,410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,624.12

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