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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,282.78, 1,042,378.85 and 424,193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,282.78, 1,042,378.85 and 424,193 is: 585,436.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,282.78 : 1,042,378.85 = 424,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,282.78/1,042,378.85 = 424,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,282.78x = 1,042,378.85 × 424,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,282.78x = 442,169,811,518.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,169,811,518.05/755,282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,436.11

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