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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,966.96, 981,146.11 and 424,512.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,966.96, 981,146.11 and 424,512.08 is: 585,833.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,966.96 : 981,146.11 = 424,512.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,966.96/981,146.11 = 424,512.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,966.96x = 981,146.11 × 424,512.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,966.96x = 416,508,375,940.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,508,375,940.01/710,966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,833.66

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