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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,646.52, 1,042,518.30 and 428,770.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,646.52, 1,042,518.30 and 428,770.24 is: 591,547.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,646.52 : 1,042,518.30 = 428,770.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,646.52/1,042,518.30 = 428,770.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,646.52x = 1,042,518.30 × 428,770.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,646.52x = 447,000,821,695.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,000,821,695.39/755,646.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,547.52

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