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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,997.52, 983,032.25 and 421,702.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,997.52, 983,032.25 and 421,702.43 is: 582,231.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,997.52 : 983,032.25 = 421,702.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,997.52/983,032.25 = 421,702.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,997.52x = 983,032.25 × 421,702.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,997.52x = 414,547,081,569.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,547,081,569.69/711,997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,231.08

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