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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,462.28, 982,148.82 and 420,982.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,462.28, 982,148.82 and 420,982.52 is: 581,151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,462.28 : 982,148.82 = 420,982.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,462.28/982,148.82 = 420,982.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,462.28x = 982,148.82 × 420,982.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,462.28x = 413,467,485,258.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,467,485,258.63/711,462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,151.66

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