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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,973.07, 858,587.67 and 418,142.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,973.07, 858,587.67 and 418,142.21 is: 577,214.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,973.07 : 858,587.67 = 418,142.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,973.07/858,587.67 = 418,142.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,973.07x = 858,587.67 × 418,142.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,973.07x = 359,011,741,519.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,011,741,519.61/621,973.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,214.29

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