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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,665.94, 1,042,739.59 and 428,875.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,665.94, 1,042,739.59 and 428,875.02 is: 591,802.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,665.94 : 1,042,739.59 = 428,875.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,665.94/1,042,739.59 = 428,875.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,665.94x = 1,042,739.59 × 428,875.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,665.94x = 447,204,960,371.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,204,960,371.67/755,665.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,802.46

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