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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,278.41, 999,627.91 and 418,299.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,278.41, 999,627.91 and 418,299.80 is: 577,325.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,278.41 : 999,627.91 = 418,299.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,278.41/999,627.91 = 418,299.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,278.41x = 999,627.91 × 418,299.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,278.41x = 418,144,154,827.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,144,154,827.42/724,278.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,325.17

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