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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,171.76, 981,477.48 and 405,341.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,171.76, 981,477.48 and 405,341.68 is: 559,405.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,171.76 : 981,477.48 = 405,341.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,171.76/981,477.48 = 405,341.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,171.76x = 981,477.48 × 405,341.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,171.76x = 397,833,730,625.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,833,730,625.37/711,171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,405.97

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