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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,247.87, 988,562.46 and 410,529.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,247.87, 988,562.46 and 410,529.15 is: 566,610.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,247.87 : 988,562.46 = 410,529.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,247.87/988,562.46 = 410,529.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,247.87x = 988,562.46 × 410,529.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,247.87x = 405,833,711,672.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,833,711,672.30/716,247.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,610.71

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