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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,249.93, 988,405.50 and 406,209.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,249.93, 988,405.50 and 406,209.42 is: 560,558.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,249.93 : 988,405.50 = 406,209.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,249.93/988,405.50 = 406,209.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,249.93x = 988,405.50 × 406,209.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,249.93x = 401,499,626,403.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,499,626,403.10/716,249.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,558.00

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