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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,681.34, 983,127.38 and 440,662.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,681.34, 983,127.38 and 440,662.28 is: 607,883.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,681.34 : 983,127.38 = 440,662.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,681.34/983,127.38 = 440,662.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,681.34x = 983,127.38 × 440,662.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,681.34x = 433,227,145,682.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,227,145,682.28/712,681.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,883.39

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