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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,961.80, 996,412.35 and 415,979.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,961.80, 996,412.35 and 415,979.07 is: 574,111.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,961.80 : 996,412.35 = 415,979.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,961.80/996,412.35 = 415,979.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,961.80x = 996,412.35 × 415,979.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,961.80x = 414,486,682,689.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,486,682,689.52/721,961.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,111.65

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