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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,012.51, 805,968.88 and 419,127.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,012.51, 805,968.88 and 419,127.19 is: 627,872.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,012.51 : 805,968.88 = 419,127.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,012.51/805,968.88 = 419,127.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,012.51x = 805,968.88 × 419,127.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,012.51x = 337,803,466,824.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,803,466,824.19/538,012.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,872.89

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