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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,296.10, 989,571.48 and 426,849.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,296.10, 989,571.48 and 426,849.48 is: 588,875.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,296.10 : 989,571.48 = 426,849.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,296.10/989,571.48 = 426,849.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,296.10x = 989,571.48 × 426,849.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,296.10x = 422,398,071,660.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,398,071,660.83/717,296.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,875.46

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