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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,946.74, 990,770.40 and 411,998.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,946.74, 990,770.40 and 411,998.76 is: 568,560.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,946.74 : 990,770.40 = 411,998.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,946.74/990,770.40 = 411,998.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,946.74x = 990,770.40 × 411,998.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,946.74x = 408,196,176,244.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,196,176,244.70/717,946.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,560.53

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