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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,001.20, 1,008,001.80 and 423,169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,001.20, 1,008,001.80 and 423,169.20 is: 634,753.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,001.20 : 1,008,001.80 = 423,169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,001.20/1,008,001.80 = 423,169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,001.20x = 1,008,001.80 × 423,169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,001.20x = 426,555,315,304.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,555,315,304.56/672,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,753.80

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