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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,337.80, 827,006.70 and 416,618.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,337.80, 827,006.70 and 416,618.60 is: 624,927.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,337.80 : 827,006.70 = 416,618.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,337.80/827,006.70 = 416,618.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,337.80x = 827,006.70 × 416,618.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,337.80x = 344,546,373,544.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,546,373,544.62/551,337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,927.90

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