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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,036.08, 995,116.32 and 419,230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,036.08, 995,116.32 and 419,230.08 is: 578,587.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,036.08 : 995,116.32 = 419,230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,036.08/995,116.32 = 419,230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,036.08x = 995,116.32 × 419,230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,036.08x = 417,182,694,442.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,182,694,442.91/721,036.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,587.82

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