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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,314.86, 990,244.16 and 565,086.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,314.86, 990,244.16 and 565,086.73 is: 779,009.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,314.86 : 990,244.16 = 565,086.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,314.86/990,244.16 = 565,086.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,314.86x = 990,244.16 × 565,086.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,314.86x = 559,573,834,540.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,573,834,540.04/718,314.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,009.13

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