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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,865.36, 983,716.59 and 406,929.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,865.36, 983,716.59 and 406,929.57 is: 561,541.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,865.36 : 983,716.59 = 406,929.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,865.36/983,716.59 = 406,929.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,865.36x = 983,716.59 × 406,929.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,865.36x = 400,303,368,970.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,303,368,970.57/712,865.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,541.34

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