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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,675.64, 991,817.70 and 412,847.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,675.64, 991,817.70 and 412,847.72 is: 569,755.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,675.64 : 991,817.70 = 412,847.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,675.64/991,817.70 = 412,847.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,675.64x = 991,817.70 × 412,847.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,675.64x = 409,469,676,100.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,469,676,100.64/718,675.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,755.89

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