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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,281.78, 1,042,377.47 and 424,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,281.78, 1,042,377.47 and 424,192 is: 585,434.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,281.78 : 1,042,377.47 = 424,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,281.78/1,042,377.47 = 424,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,281.78x = 1,042,377.47 × 424,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,281.78x = 442,168,183,754.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,168,183,754.24/755,281.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,434.73

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