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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,624.10, 828,936.15 and 412,656.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,624.10, 828,936.15 and 412,656.10 is: 618,984.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,624.10 : 828,936.15 = 412,656.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,624.10/828,936.15 = 412,656.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,624.10x = 828,936.15 × 412,656.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,624.10x = 342,065,558,808.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,065,558,808.02/552,624.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,984.15

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