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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,858.48, 990,644.79 and 416,227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,858.48, 990,644.79 and 416,227.44 is: 574,393.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,858.48 : 990,644.79 = 416,227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,858.48/990,644.79 = 416,227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,858.48x = 990,644.79 × 416,227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,858.48x = 412,333,544,891.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,333,544,891.04/717,858.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,393.92

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