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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,332.52, 989,880.98 and 411,393.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,332.52, 989,880.98 and 411,393.09 is: 567,700.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,332.52 : 989,880.98 = 411,393.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,332.52/989,880.98 = 411,393.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,332.52x = 989,880.98 × 411,393.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,332.52x = 407,230,193,037.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,230,193,037.46/717,332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,700.73

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