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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,788.64, 982,171.20 and 425,247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,788.64, 982,171.20 and 425,247.84 is: 586,783.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,788.64 : 982,171.20 = 425,247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,788.64/982,171.20 = 425,247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,788.64x = 982,171.20 × 425,247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,788.64x = 417,666,181,310.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,666,181,310.21/711,788.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,783.99

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