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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,261.29, 982,645.77 and 596,361.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,261.29, 982,645.77 and 596,361.78 is: 823,905.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,261.29 : 982,645.77 = 596,361.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,261.29/982,645.77 = 596,361.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,261.29x = 982,645.77 × 596,361.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,261.29x = 586,012,380,506.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,012,380,506.67/711,261.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,905.92

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