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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,105.54, 865,764.73 and 412,868.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,105.54, 865,764.73 and 412,868.39 is: 569,994.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,105.54 : 865,764.73 = 412,868.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,105.54/865,764.73 = 412,868.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,105.54x = 865,764.73 × 412,868.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,105.54x = 357,446,890,089.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,446,890,089.88/627,105.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,994.79

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