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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,071.81, 994,968.54 and 415,089.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,071.81, 994,968.54 and 415,089.06 is: 572,759.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,071.81 : 994,968.54 = 415,089.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,071.81/994,968.54 = 415,089.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,071.81x = 994,968.54 × 415,089.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,071.81x = 413,000,555,998.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,000,555,998.17/721,071.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,759.26

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