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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,780.93, 994,512.71 and 430,336.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,780.93, 994,512.71 and 430,336.08 is: 593,765.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,780.93 : 994,512.71 = 430,336.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,780.93/994,512.71 = 430,336.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,780.93x = 994,512.71 × 430,336.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,780.93x = 427,974,702,207.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,974,702,207.42/720,780.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,765.30

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