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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,430, 989,966.70 and 411,490.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,430, 989,966.70 and 411,490.60 is: 567,807.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,430 : 989,966.70 = 411,490.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,430/989,966.70 = 411,490.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,430x = 989,966.70 × 411,490.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,430x = 407,361,991,363.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,361,991,363.02/717,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,807.30

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