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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,479.40, 642,140.70 and 411,812.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,479.40, 642,140.70 and 411,812.20 is: 618,606.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,479.40 : 642,140.70 = 411,812.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,479.40/642,140.70 = 411,812.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,479.40x = 642,140.70 × 411,812.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,479.40x = 264,441,374,376.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,441,374,376.54/427,479.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,606.12

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