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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,653.40, 786,980.10 and 419,677.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,653.40, 786,980.10 and 419,677.40 is: 629,516.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,653.40 : 786,980.10 = 419,677.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,653.40/786,980.10 = 419,677.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,653.40x = 786,980.10 × 419,677.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,653.40x = 330,277,762,219.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,277,762,219.74/524,653.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,516.10

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