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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,435.81, 991,507.94 and 412,552.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,435.81, 991,507.94 and 412,552.27 is: 569,360.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,435.81 : 991,507.94 = 412,552.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,435.81/991,507.94 = 412,552.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,435.81x = 991,507.94 × 412,552.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,435.81x = 409,048,851,370.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,048,851,370.02/718,435.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,360.33

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