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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,043.62, 756,588.48 and 423,016.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,043.62, 756,588.48 and 423,016.74 is: 633,706.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,043.62 : 756,588.48 = 423,016.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,043.62/756,588.48 = 423,016.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,043.62x = 756,588.48 × 423,016.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,043.62x = 320,049,592,331.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,049,592,331.16/505,043.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,706.83

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