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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,451.30, 827,176.95 and 411,483.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,451.30, 827,176.95 and 411,483.30 is: 617,224.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,451.30 : 827,176.95 = 411,483.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,451.30/827,176.95 = 411,483.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,451.30x = 827,176.95 × 411,483.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,451.30x = 340,369,501,069.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,369,501,069.94/551,451.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,224.95

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