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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,437.30, 827,155.95 and 411,469.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,437.30, 827,155.95 and 411,469.30 is: 617,203.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,437.30 : 827,155.95 = 411,469.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,437.30/827,155.95 = 411,469.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,437.30x = 827,155.95 × 411,469.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,437.30x = 340,349,279,737.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,349,279,737.34/551,437.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,203.95

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