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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,215.64, 981,494.66 and 405,285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,215.64, 981,494.66 and 405,285.48 is: 559,303.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,215.64 : 981,494.66 = 405,285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,215.64/981,494.66 = 405,285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,215.64x = 981,494.66 × 405,285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,215.64x = 397,785,534,395.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,785,534,395.54/711,215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,303.69

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