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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,782.72, 983,266.92 and 440,763.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,782.72, 983,266.92 and 440,763.84 is: 608,023.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,782.72 : 983,266.92 = 440,763.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,782.72/983,266.92 = 440,763.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,782.72x = 983,266.92 × 440,763.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,782.72x = 433,388,503,404.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,388,503,404.17/712,782.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,023.30

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