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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,437.81, 991,510.71 and 412,554.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,437.81, 991,510.71 and 412,554.27 is: 569,363.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,437.81 : 991,510.71 = 412,554.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,437.81/991,510.71 = 412,554.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,437.81x = 991,510.71 × 412,554.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,437.81x = 409,051,977,161.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,051,977,161.23/718,437.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,363.10

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