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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,123.67, 1,041,835.98 and 428,382.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,123.67, 1,041,835.98 and 428,382.81 is: 591,035.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,123.67 : 1,041,835.98 = 428,382.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,123.67/1,041,835.98 = 428,382.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,123.67x = 1,041,835.98 × 428,382.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,123.67x = 446,304,624,671.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,304,624,671.50/755,123.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,035.14

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