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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,978.90, 999,236.25 and 418,105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,978.90, 999,236.25 and 418,105.08 is: 577,068.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,978.90 : 999,236.25 = 418,105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,978.90/999,236.25 = 418,105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,978.90x = 999,236.25 × 418,105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,978.90x = 417,785,752,245.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,785,752,245.15/723,978.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,068.96

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