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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,250.93, 988,406.88 and 406,210.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,250.93, 988,406.88 and 406,210.42 is: 560,559.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,250.93 : 988,406.88 = 406,210.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,250.93/988,406.88 = 406,210.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,250.93x = 988,406.88 × 406,210.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,250.93x = 401,501,173,855.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,501,173,855.69/716,250.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,559.38

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