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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,800.52, 996,131.12 and 415,871.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,800.52, 996,131.12 and 415,871.42 is: 573,929.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,800.52 : 996,131.12 = 415,871.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,800.52/996,131.12 = 415,871.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,800.52x = 996,131.12 × 415,871.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,800.52x = 414,262,456,320.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,262,456,320.58/721,800.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,929.29

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