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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,222.80, 982,864.83 and 406,298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,222.80, 982,864.83 and 406,298.64 is: 560,690.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,222.80 : 982,864.83 = 406,298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,222.80/982,864.83 = 406,298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,222.80x = 982,864.83 × 406,298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,222.80x = 399,336,643,732.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,336,643,732.83/712,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,690.62

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