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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,989.70, 999,251.16 and 418,115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,989.70, 999,251.16 and 418,115.88 is: 577,083.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,989.70 : 999,251.16 = 418,115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,989.70/999,251.16 = 418,115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,989.70x = 999,251.16 × 418,115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,989.70x = 417,802,778,104.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,802,778,104.42/723,989.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,083.87

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