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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,410.63, 651,525.58 and 399,181.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,410.63, 651,525.58 and 399,181.82 is: 550,531.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,410.63 : 651,525.58 = 399,181.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,410.63/651,525.58 = 399,181.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,410.63x = 651,525.58 × 399,181.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,410.63x = 260,077,164,042.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,077,164,042.31/472,410.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,531.99

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