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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,284.51, 995,285.89 and 415,460.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,284.51, 995,285.89 and 415,460.36 is: 573,285.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,284.51 : 995,285.89 = 415,460.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,284.51/995,285.89 = 415,460.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,284.51x = 995,285.89 × 415,460.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,284.51x = 413,501,834,162.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,501,834,162.32/721,284.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,285.34

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