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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,218.44, 991,048.22 and 412,308.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,218.44, 991,048.22 and 412,308.18 is: 568,931.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,218.44 : 991,048.22 = 412,308.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,218.44/991,048.22 = 412,308.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,218.44x = 991,048.22 × 412,308.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,218.44x = 408,617,287,880.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,617,287,880.44/718,218.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,931.77

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