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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,031.12, 979,969.50 and 419,630.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,031.12, 979,969.50 and 419,630.82 is: 579,165.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,031.12 : 979,969.50 = 419,630.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,031.12/979,969.50 = 419,630.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,031.12x = 979,969.50 × 419,630.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,031.12x = 411,225,404,859.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,225,404,859.99/710,031.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,165.33

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