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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,676.54, 989,955.68 and 427,093.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,676.54, 989,955.68 and 427,093.29 is: 589,128.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,676.54 : 989,955.68 = 427,093.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,676.54/989,955.68 = 427,093.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,676.54x = 989,955.68 × 427,093.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,676.54x = 422,803,426,189.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,803,426,189.92/717,676.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,128.12

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