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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,271.36, 989,837.28 and 430,796.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,271.36, 989,837.28 and 430,796.32 is: 594,500.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,271.36 : 989,837.28 = 430,796.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,271.36/989,837.28 = 430,796.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,271.36x = 989,837.28 × 430,796.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,271.36x = 426,418,257,622.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,418,257,622.81/717,271.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,500.61

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