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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,371.13, 989,940.23 and 411,228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,371.13, 989,940.23 and 411,228.04 is: 567,476.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,371.13 : 989,940.23 = 411,228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,371.13/989,940.23 = 411,228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,371.13x = 989,940.23 × 411,228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,371.13x = 407,091,181,680.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,091,181,680.46/717,371.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,476.39

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