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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,113.92, 990,999.24 and 431,798

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,113.92, 990,999.24 and 431,798 is: 595,882.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,113.92 : 990,999.24 = 431,798 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,113.92/990,999.24 = 431,798/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,113.92x = 990,999.24 × 431,798
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,113.92x = 427,911,489,833.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,911,489,833.52/718,113.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,882.46

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