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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,860, 993,406.88 and 418,073.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,860, 993,406.88 and 418,073.44 is: 576,941.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,860 : 993,406.88 = 418,073.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,860/993,406.88 = 418,073.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,860x = 993,406.88 × 418,073.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,860x = 415,317,031,641.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,317,031,641.27/719,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,941.39

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