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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,427.20, 627,640.80 and 418,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,427.20, 627,640.80 and 418,427.20 is: 627,640.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,427.20 : 627,640.80 = 418,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,427.20/627,640.80 = 418,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,427.20x = 627,640.80 × 418,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,427.20x = 262,621,982,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,621,982,549.76/418,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,640.80

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