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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,977.09, 858,593.22 and 418,146.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,977.09, 858,593.22 and 418,146.23 is: 577,219.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,977.09 : 858,593.22 = 418,146.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,977.09/858,593.22 = 418,146.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,977.09x = 858,593.22 × 418,146.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,977.09x = 359,017,518,046.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,017,518,046.56/621,977.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,219.84

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