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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,972.59, 858,587.01 and 418,141.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,972.59, 858,587.01 and 418,141.73 is: 577,213.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,972.59 : 858,587.01 = 418,141.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,972.59/858,587.01 = 418,141.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,972.59x = 858,587.01 × 418,141.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,972.59x = 359,011,059,863.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,011,059,863.40/621,972.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,213.63

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