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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,144.16, 572,700.08 and 399,049.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,144.16, 572,700.08 and 399,049.44 is: 550,497.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,144.16 : 572,700.08 = 399,049.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,144.16/572,700.08 = 399,049.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,144.16x = 572,700.08 × 399,049.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,144.16x = 228,535,646,211.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,535,646,211.96/415,144.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,497.08

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