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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,249.12, 982,901.01 and 406,324.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,249.12, 982,901.01 and 406,324.90 is: 560,726.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,249.12 : 982,901.01 = 406,324.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,249.12/982,901.01 = 406,324.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,249.12x = 982,901.01 × 406,324.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,249.12x = 399,377,154,598.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,377,154,598.15/712,249.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,726.78

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