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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,818.88, 972,207.66 and 418,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,818.88, 972,207.66 and 418,136 is: 576,765.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,818.88 : 972,207.66 = 418,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,818.88/972,207.66 = 418,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,818.88x = 972,207.66 × 418,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,818.88x = 406,515,022,121.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,515,022,121.76/704,818.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,765.23

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