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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,232.51, 996,679.24 and 416,306.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,232.51, 996,679.24 and 416,306.86 is: 574,502.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,232.51 : 996,679.24 = 416,306.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,232.51/996,679.24 = 416,306.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,232.51x = 996,679.24 × 416,306.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,232.51x = 414,924,404,831.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,924,404,831.59/722,232.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,502.53

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