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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,862.17, 990,688.77 and 411,936.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,862.17, 990,688.77 and 411,936.03 is: 568,494.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,862.17 : 990,688.77 = 411,936.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,862.17/990,688.77 = 411,936.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,862.17x = 990,688.77 × 411,936.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,862.17x = 408,100,398,879.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,100,398,879.38/717,862.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,494.09

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