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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,304.17, 991,259.41 and 412,400.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,304.17, 991,259.41 and 412,400.27 is: 569,112.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,304.17 : 991,259.41 = 412,400.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,304.17/991,259.41 = 412,400.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,304.17x = 991,259.41 × 412,400.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,304.17x = 408,795,648,324.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,795,648,324.04/718,304.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,112.17

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