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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,292.69, 999,571.66 and 418,381.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,292.69, 999,571.66 and 418,381.94 is: 577,394.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,292.69 : 999,571.66 = 418,381.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,292.69/999,571.66 = 418,381.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,292.69x = 999,571.66 × 418,381.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,292.69x = 418,202,731,732.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,202,731,732.80/724,292.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,394.66

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