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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,625.60, 828,938.40 and 412,657.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,625.60, 828,938.40 and 412,657.60 is: 618,986.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,625.60 : 828,938.40 = 412,657.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,625.60/828,938.40 = 412,657.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,625.60x = 828,938.40 × 412,657.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,625.60x = 342,067,730,691.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,067,730,691.84/552,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,986.40

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