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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,256.97, 991,284.35 and 412,429.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,256.97, 991,284.35 and 412,429.05 is: 569,203.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,256.97 : 991,284.35 = 412,429.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,256.97/991,284.35 = 412,429.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,256.97x = 991,284.35 × 412,429.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,256.97x = 408,834,460,688.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,834,460,688.22/718,256.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,203.61

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