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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,014.55, 822,478.86 and 415,414.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,014.55, 822,478.86 and 415,414.17 is: 572,296.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,014.55 : 822,478.86 = 415,414.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,014.55/822,478.86 = 415,414.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,014.55x = 822,478.86 × 415,414.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,014.55x = 341,669,372,969.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,669,372,969.45/597,014.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,296.56

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