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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,621.28, 972,629.54 and 418,141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,621.28, 972,629.54 and 418,141.36 is: 577,184.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,621.28 : 972,629.54 = 418,141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,621.28/972,629.54 = 418,141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,621.28x = 972,629.54 × 418,141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,621.28x = 406,696,638,631.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,696,638,631.77/704,621.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,184.72

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