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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,152.70, 997,705.98 and 417,221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,152.70, 997,705.98 and 417,221.76 is: 575,624.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,152.70 : 997,705.98 = 417,221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,152.70/997,705.98 = 417,221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,152.70x = 997,705.98 × 417,221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,152.70x = 416,264,644,938.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,264,644,938.13/723,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,624.82

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