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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,979.90, 999,237.63 and 418,106.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,979.90, 999,237.63 and 418,106.08 is: 577,070.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,979.90 : 999,237.63 = 418,106.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,979.90/999,237.63 = 418,106.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,979.90x = 999,237.63 × 418,106.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,979.90x = 417,787,328,467.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,787,328,467.79/723,979.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,070.34

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