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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,279.85, 999,629.90 and 418,301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,279.85, 999,629.90 and 418,301.24 is: 577,327.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,279.85 : 999,629.90 = 418,301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,279.85/999,629.90 = 418,301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,279.85x = 999,629.90 × 418,301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,279.85x = 418,146,419,621.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,146,419,621.42/724,279.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,327.15

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