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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,009.64, 865,631.92 and 412,772.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,009.64, 865,631.92 and 412,772.48 is: 569,862.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,009.64 : 865,631.92 = 412,772.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,009.64/865,631.92 = 412,772.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,009.64x = 865,631.92 × 412,772.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,009.64x = 357,309,034,385.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,309,034,385.56/627,009.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,862.11

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