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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,177, 1,066,736.94 and 391,961.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,177, 1,066,736.94 and 391,961.67 is: 587,926.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,177 : 1,066,736.94 = 391,961.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,177/1,066,736.94 = 391,961.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,177x = 1,066,736.94 × 391,961.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,177x = 418,119,992,453.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,119,992,453.09/711,177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,926.76

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