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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,211.24, 988,040.16 and 429,233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,211.24, 988,040.16 and 429,233.10 is: 592,143.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,211.24 : 988,040.16 = 429,233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,211.24/988,040.16 = 429,233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,211.24x = 988,040.16 × 429,233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,211.24x = 424,099,540,801.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,099,540,801.30/716,211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,143.10

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