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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,098.24, 982,670.93 and 406,273.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,098.24, 982,670.93 and 406,273.62 is: 560,643.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,098.24 : 982,670.93 = 406,273.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,098.24/982,670.93 = 406,273.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,098.24x = 982,670.93 × 406,273.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,098.24x = 399,233,279,472.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,233,279,472.23/712,098.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,643.55

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