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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,356.80, 827,035.20 and 416,637.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,356.80, 827,035.20 and 416,637.60 is: 624,956.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,356.80 : 827,035.20 = 416,637.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,356.80/827,035.20 = 416,637.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,356.80x = 827,035.20 × 416,637.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,356.80x = 344,573,960,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,573,960,843.52/551,356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,956.40

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