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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,168.41, 982,524.11 and 467,288.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,168.41, 982,524.11 and 467,288.35 is: 644,681.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,168.41 : 982,524.11 = 467,288.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,168.41/982,524.11 = 467,288.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,168.41x = 982,524.11 × 467,288.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,168.41x = 459,122,070,197.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,122,070,197.12/712,168.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,681.88

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