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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,344.80, 827,017.20 and 416,625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,344.80, 827,017.20 and 416,625.60 is: 624,938.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,344.80 : 827,017.20 = 416,625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,344.80/827,017.20 = 416,625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,344.80x = 827,017.20 × 416,625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,344.80x = 344,556,537,160.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,556,537,160.32/551,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,938.40

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