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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,039.16, 804,058.13 and 417,799.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,039.16, 804,058.13 and 417,799.01 is: 626,698.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,039.16 : 804,058.13 = 417,799.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,039.16/804,058.13 = 417,799.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,039.16x = 804,058.13 × 417,799.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,039.16x = 335,934,684,587.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,934,684,587.17/536,039.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,698.03

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