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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,091.52, 982,794.24 and 406,166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,091.52, 982,794.24 and 406,166.40 is: 560,571.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,091.52 : 982,794.24 = 406,166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,091.52/982,794.24 = 406,166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,091.52x = 982,794.24 × 406,166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,091.52x = 399,177,998,401.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,177,998,401.54/712,091.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,571.20

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