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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,128, 996,570.88 and 435,641.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,128, 996,570.88 and 435,641.94 is: 601,206.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,128 : 996,570.88 = 435,641.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,128/996,570.88 = 435,641.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,128x = 996,570.88 × 435,641.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,128x = 434,148,071,510.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,148,071,510.71/722,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,206.53

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