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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,231.51, 996,677.87 and 416,305.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,231.51, 996,677.87 and 416,305.86 is: 574,501.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,231.51 : 996,677.87 = 416,305.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,231.51/996,677.87 = 416,305.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,231.51x = 996,677.87 × 416,305.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,231.51x = 414,922,835,731.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,922,835,731.79/722,231.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,501.16

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