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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,998.20, 805,247.70 and 419,025.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,998.20, 805,247.70 and 419,025.40 is: 627,175.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,998.20 : 805,247.70 = 419,025.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,998.20/805,247.70 = 419,025.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,998.20x = 805,247.70 × 419,025.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,998.20x = 337,419,239,591.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,419,239,591.58/537,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,175.41

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