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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,947.74, 990,771.78 and 411,999.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,947.74, 990,771.78 and 411,999.76 is: 568,561.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,947.74 : 990,771.78 = 411,999.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,947.74/990,771.78 = 411,999.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,947.74x = 990,771.78 × 411,999.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,947.74x = 408,197,735,574.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,197,735,574.77/717,947.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,561.91

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