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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,968.80, 727,892.11 and 419,433.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,968.80, 727,892.11 and 419,433.25 is: 578,257.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,968.80 : 727,892.11 = 419,433.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,968.80/727,892.11 = 419,433.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,968.80x = 727,892.11 × 419,433.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,968.80x = 305,302,153,346.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,302,153,346.66/527,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,257.95

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