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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,511.26, 655,822.90 and 418,027.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,511.26, 655,822.90 and 418,027.68 is: 576,541.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,511.26 : 655,822.90 = 418,027.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,511.26/655,822.90 = 418,027.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,511.26x = 655,822.90 × 418,027.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,511.26x = 274,152,125,377.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,152,125,377.87/475,511.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,541.82

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