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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,971.57, 999,226.18 and 418,097.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,971.57, 999,226.18 and 418,097.75 is: 577,058.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,971.57 : 999,226.18 = 418,097.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,971.57/999,226.18 = 418,097.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,971.57x = 999,226.18 × 418,097.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,971.57x = 417,774,216,394.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,774,216,394.43/723,971.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,058.87

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