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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,013.57, 828,749.21 and 417,966.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,013.57, 828,749.21 and 417,966.77 is: 626,367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,013.57 : 828,749.21 = 417,966.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,013.57/828,749.21 = 417,966.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,013.57x = 828,749.21 × 417,966.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,013.57x = 346,389,630,425.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,389,630,425.79/553,013.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,367.32

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