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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,037.08, 995,117.70 and 419,231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,037.08, 995,117.70 and 419,231.08 is: 578,589.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,037.08 : 995,117.70 = 419,231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,037.08/995,117.70 = 419,231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,037.08x = 995,117.70 × 419,231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,037.08x = 417,184,268,098.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,184,268,098.12/721,037.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,589.20

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