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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,301.91, 991,256.31 and 412,398.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,301.91, 991,256.31 and 412,398.02 is: 569,109.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,301.91 : 991,256.31 = 412,398.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,301.91/991,256.31 = 412,398.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,301.91x = 991,256.31 × 412,398.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,301.91x = 408,792,139,556.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,792,139,556.51/718,301.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,109.08

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