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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,140.30, 865,812.65 and 412,903.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,140.30, 865,812.65 and 412,903.13 is: 570,042.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,140.30 : 865,812.65 = 412,903.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,140.30/865,812.65 = 412,903.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,140.30x = 865,812.65 × 412,903.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,140.30x = 357,496,746,785.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,496,746,785.02/627,140.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,042.70

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