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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,179.58, 999,136.63 and 418,215.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,179.58, 999,136.63 and 418,215.55 is: 577,003.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,179.58 : 999,136.63 = 418,215.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,179.58/999,136.63 = 418,215.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,179.58x = 999,136.63 × 418,215.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,179.58x = 417,854,475,240.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,854,475,240.60/724,179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,003.95

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