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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,717.20, 626,575.80 and 275,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,717.20, 626,575.80 and 275,999.60 is: 413,999.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,717.20 : 626,575.80 = 275,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,717.20/626,575.80 = 275,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,717.20x = 626,575.80 × 275,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,717.20x = 172,934,670,169.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,934,670,169.68/417,717.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,999.40

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