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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,417.96, 992,642.82 and 417,449.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,417.96, 992,642.82 and 417,449.96 is: 575,991.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,417.96 : 992,642.82 = 417,449.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,417.96/992,642.82 = 417,449.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,417.96x = 992,642.82 × 417,449.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,417.96x = 414,378,705,503.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,378,705,503.29/719,417.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,991.61

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