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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,714.15, 795,406.70 and 417,949.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,714.15, 795,406.70 and 417,949.02 is: 626,400.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,714.15 : 795,406.70 = 417,949.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,714.15/795,406.70 = 417,949.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,714.15x = 795,406.70 × 417,949.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,714.15x = 332,439,447,261.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,439,447,261.22/530,714.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,400.19

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