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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,864, 990,652.32 and 416,232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,864, 990,652.32 and 416,232.96 is: 574,401.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,864 : 990,652.32 = 416,232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,864/990,652.32 = 416,232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,864x = 990,652.32 × 416,232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,864x = 412,342,147,484.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,342,147,484.47/717,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,401.48

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