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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486,043.28, 725,548.72 and 419,908.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486,043.28, 725,548.72 and 419,908.40 is: 626,824.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486,043.28 : 725,548.72 = 419,908.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486,043.28/725,548.72 = 419,908.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486,043.28x = 725,548.72 × 419,908.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486,043.28x = 304,664,002,137.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,664,002,137.25/486,043.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,824.84

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