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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,185.28, 885,977.76 and 415,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,185.28, 885,977.76 and 415,955.52 is: 573,864.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,185.28 : 885,977.76 = 415,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,185.28/885,977.76 = 415,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,185.28x = 885,977.76 × 415,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,185.28x = 368,527,339,869.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,527,339,869.24/642,185.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,864.51

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