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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,626.18, 866,541.21 and 482,172.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,626.18, 866,541.21 and 482,172.91 is: 665,719.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,626.18 : 866,541.21 = 482,172.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,626.18/866,541.21 = 482,172.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,626.18x = 866,541.21 × 482,172.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,626.18x = 417,822,696,860.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,822,696,860.62/627,626.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,719.04

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