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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,162, 982,783.56 and 394,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,162, 982,783.56 and 394,210 is: 544,009.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,162 : 982,783.56 = 394,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,162/982,783.56 = 394,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,162x = 982,783.56 × 394,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,162x = 387,423,107,187.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,423,107,187.60/712,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,009.80

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