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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,771.25, 990,311.83 and 427,149.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,771.25, 990,311.83 and 427,149.84 is: 589,340.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,771.25 : 990,311.83 = 427,149.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,771.25/990,311.83 = 427,149.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,771.25x = 990,311.83 × 427,149.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,771.25x = 423,011,539,734.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,011,539,734.61/717,771.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,340.32

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