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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,259.24, 852,622.56 and 417,227.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,259.24, 852,622.56 and 417,227.54 is: 626,012.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,259.24 : 852,622.56 = 417,227.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,259.24/852,622.56 = 417,227.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,259.24x = 852,622.56 × 417,227.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,259.24x = 355,737,608,994.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,737,608,994.19/568,259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,012.90

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