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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,187.82, 998,008.21 and 417,327.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,187.82, 998,008.21 and 417,327.68 is: 575,917.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,187.82 : 998,008.21 = 417,327.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,187.82/998,008.21 = 417,327.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,187.82x = 998,008.21 × 417,327.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,187.82x = 416,496,446,953.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,496,446,953.53/723,187.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,917.40

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