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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,295.08, 998,150.96 and 417,384.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,295.08, 998,150.96 and 417,384.40 is: 575,992.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,295.08 : 998,150.96 = 417,384.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,295.08/998,150.96 = 417,384.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,295.08x = 998,150.96 × 417,384.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,295.08x = 416,612,639,549.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,612,639,549.02/723,295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,992.64

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