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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,676.64, 991,819.08 and 412,848.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,676.64, 991,819.08 and 412,848.72 is: 569,757.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,676.64 : 991,819.08 = 412,848.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,676.64/991,819.08 = 412,848.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,676.64x = 991,819.08 × 412,848.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,676.64x = 409,471,237,649.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,471,237,649.58/718,676.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,757.27

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