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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,787.97, 990,536.81 and 411,857.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,787.97, 990,536.81 and 411,857.65 is: 568,357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,787.97 : 990,536.81 = 411,857.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,787.97/990,536.81 = 411,857.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,787.97x = 990,536.81 × 411,857.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,787.97x = 407,960,162,805.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,960,162,805.10/717,787.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,357.48

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