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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,126.40, 988,176.96 and 414,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,126.40, 988,176.96 and 414,264 is: 571,639.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,126.40 : 988,176.96 = 414,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,126.40/988,176.96 = 414,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,126.40x = 988,176.96 × 414,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,126.40x = 409,366,140,157.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,366,140,157.44/716,126.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,639.50

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