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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,443.78, 982,123.28 and 420,964.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,443.78, 982,123.28 and 420,964.01 is: 581,126.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,443.78 : 982,123.28 = 420,964.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,443.78/982,123.28 = 420,964.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,443.78x = 982,123.28 × 420,964.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,443.78x = 413,438,547,247.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,438,547,247.72/711,443.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,126.10

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