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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,136.16, 572,689.04 and 399,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,136.16, 572,689.04 and 399,041.44 is: 550,486.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,136.16 : 572,689.04 = 399,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,136.16/572,689.04 = 399,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,136.16x = 572,689.04 × 399,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,136.16x = 228,526,659,193.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,526,659,193.82/415,136.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,486.04

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