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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,853.98, 990,638.58 and 416,222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,853.98, 990,638.58 and 416,222.94 is: 574,387.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,853.98 : 990,638.58 = 416,222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,853.98/990,638.58 = 416,222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,853.98x = 990,638.58 × 416,222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,853.98x = 412,326,502,245.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,326,502,245.03/717,853.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,387.71

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