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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,656.72, 983,482.11 and 406,727.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,656.72, 983,482.11 and 406,727.01 is: 561,292.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,656.72 : 983,482.11 = 406,727.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,656.72/983,482.11 = 406,727.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,656.72x = 983,482.11 × 406,727.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,656.72x = 400,008,737,988.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,008,737,988.79/712,656.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,292.31

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