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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,173.08, 999,127.67 and 418,209.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,173.08, 999,127.67 and 418,209.05 is: 576,994.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,173.08 : 999,127.67 = 418,209.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,173.08/999,127.67 = 418,209.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,173.08x = 999,127.67 × 418,209.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,173.08x = 417,844,234,106.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,844,234,106.19/724,173.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,994.99

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