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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,222.29, 995,311.35 and 411,170.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,222.29, 995,311.35 and 411,170.73 is: 567,429.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,222.29 : 995,311.35 = 411,170.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,222.29/995,311.35 = 411,170.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,222.29x = 995,311.35 × 411,170.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,222.29x = 409,242,894,356.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,242,894,356.79/721,222.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,429.63

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