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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,781.24, 996,022.58 and 411,696.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,781.24, 996,022.58 and 411,696.08 is: 568,120.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,781.24 : 996,022.58 = 411,696.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,781.24/996,022.58 = 411,696.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,781.24x = 996,022.58 × 411,696.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,781.24x = 410,058,591,777.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,058,591,777.49/721,781.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,120.32

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