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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,117.40, 804,984.90 and 411,837.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,117.40, 804,984.90 and 411,837.40 is: 617,226.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,117.40 : 804,984.90 = 411,837.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,117.40/804,984.90 = 411,837.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,117.40x = 804,984.90 × 411,837.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,117.40x = 331,522,888,255.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,522,888,255.26/537,117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,226.12

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