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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,827.27, 990,593.58 and 407,727.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,827.27, 990,593.58 and 407,727.68 is: 562,659.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,827.27 : 990,593.58 = 407,727.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,827.27/990,593.58 = 407,727.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,827.27x = 990,593.58 × 407,727.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,827.27x = 403,892,418,772.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,892,418,772.31/717,827.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,659.62

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