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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,864.16, 990,607.44 and 431,214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,864.16, 990,607.44 and 431,214.88 is: 595,049.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,864.16 : 990,607.44 = 431,214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,864.16/990,607.44 = 431,214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,864.16x = 990,607.44 × 431,214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,864.16x = 427,164,668,366.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,164,668,366.71/717,864.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,049.44

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