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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,732.16, 995,879.44 and 415,748.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,732.16, 995,879.44 and 415,748.79 is: 573,669.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,732.16 : 995,879.44 = 415,748.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,732.16/995,879.44 = 415,748.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,732.16x = 995,879.44 × 415,748.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,732.16x = 414,035,676,710.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,035,676,710.20/721,732.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,669.43

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