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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,642.52, 1,042,512.78 and 428,766.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,642.52, 1,042,512.78 and 428,766.24 is: 591,542.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,642.52 : 1,042,512.78 = 428,766.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,642.52/1,042,512.78 = 428,766.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,642.52x = 1,042,512.78 × 428,766.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,642.52x = 446,994,284,832.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,994,284,832.55/755,642.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,542.00

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